BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 6344: Inmate postsecondary ed

Addressing the implementation of inmate postsecondary education degree programs to reduce recidivism.

Summary

The Legislature recognizes there is a positive correlation between education opportunities and reduced recidivism and therefore intends to offer appropriate postsecondary opportunities to inmates. DOC is no longer prohibited from paying for postsecondary education degree programs and may implement a program to provide postsecondary education within available resources.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6344), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to inmate postsecondary education degree programs to reduce recidivism;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6344 (2025–26) DCYF office of fraud & acct. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6344 (2019–20) School enrichment levies · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6344 (2017–18) Driving privileges/reinstate · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6344 (2015–16) Seed act arbitration · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6344 (2011–12) Shared parental respnsibilty · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6344 (2009–10) Campaign contribution limits · Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2010
SB 6344 (2007–08) Driver's license exams · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6344 (2005–06) Personally identifiable info · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House