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House approves prison education amendment with 68–0 vote; adds Regents and 10‑year repealer
Summary
House passed House Bill 163, an amendment expanding inmate education and adding the State Board of Education and Regents to the program; a pink‑sheet amendment including a 10‑year repealer was adopted. Vote: 68 yes, 0 no.
The House on Jan. 21 adopted House Bill 163, a measure to expand inmate education programs and formalize participation by higher‑education entities, passing the bill 68‑0 and sending it to the Senate.
Representative Fransen, who explained the measure after it was 'uncircled' for consideration, said the bill expands an existing program and adds the State Board of Education and…
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