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Supporting Knowledge and Investing in LIfelong Skills Act

Floor Speech

Date: July 9, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Employment and Affirmative Action Education

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Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for addressing this important matter. The purpose of this colloquy is to clarify the intent of section 225 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

As we know, correctional education and job training are greatly needed. They foster successful reentry through increased employment and decreased criminal behavior and save taxpayer money.

I am pleased that the bill before us broadens the use of funds for correctional education to include a range of education and job training activities needed by incarcerated individuals for educational and career advancement.

I want to make clear the congressional intent of section 225 to include activities that support transitions to postsecondary education, workforce training offered alongside adult education, or concurrent enrollment for the purpose of educational and career advancement, also attaining a recognized postsecondary credential, which may include an associate or baccalaureate degree.

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