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HB 1121 Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Online educational courses; DOC to establish, etc., an educational program for prisoners.

Summary
Department of Corrections; online educational courses. Requires the Director of the Department of Corrections to establish, develop, and implement an educational program with the Online Virginia Network Authority for the purposes of providing a means for prisoners to earn degrees and postsecondary education credentials through accessing online degree and credential programs that are offered by George Mason University, Old Dominion University, James Madison University, and comprehensive community colleges.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides educational programs for prisoners to earn degrees, reducing recidivism through rehabilitation - aligns with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands postsecondary education access for prisoners via university partnerships, directly advancing educational opportunity for incarcerated individuals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill uses online platforms to expand educational access for prisoners, directly advancing internet-based learning and digital equity through university partnerships.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2024 Last action Nov 18, 2024
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 19, 2024
Committee
Assigned PS sub: Public Safety
lower
Jan 10, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Betsy Carr
Betsy Carr
DDemocratic
VA
78
Co
Photo of Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
DDemocratic
VA
39