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HR 174 Reengrossed 2023 Regular Session Freeman
Creates a task force to study both the academic and vocational educational programs within prisons
and jails of this state and to report its findings to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library
no later than March 1, 2024.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on House and Governmental
Affairs to the engrossed resolution:
1. Remove the secretary of the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, one representative
from the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, representatives from the La. Sheriffs'
Assoc., family members of currently incarcerated individuals, one member of the La.
Board of Regents, one member of the La. Workforce Commission, and the chairmen of
the House criminal justice, education, and appropriations committees from the
membership of the task force.
2. Provide for Tulane University, rather than the Dept. of Education, to provide staff
support to the task force.
3. Provide a deadline for reporting.