HB 3241
Relating to education to children and adults housed in correctional facilities and regional jails
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Bill overview
This bill removes a requirement that the State Board of Education, State Department of Education, and the State Superintendent of Schools must have specific appropriations to provide education to children and adults housed in correctional facilities and regional jails. The legislation allows the state to utilize existing funds and prioritize federal funds to support educational programs for these students, ensuring they receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to the extent possible.
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