An Act related to educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults

This bill requires Massachusetts prisons and county facilities to expand educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals aged 18 to 25. It mandates that every facility offer at least one high school equivalency program and a variety of specialized classes focused on college and workforce readiness. The legislation also sets a requirement for these individuals to attend at least four hours of group-based educational programming daily, five days a week, while prioritizing partnerships with external organizations and staff with relevant lived experience.