Colorado reduces prison sentences for inmates pursuing higher education

House Bill 1037 reduces prison sentences for non-violent offenders who complete higher education while incarcerated. The new law deducts six months for earning a certificate, one year for an associate or bachelor’s degree, 18 months for a master's degree and two years for a doctorate degree.

Related Keywords

Colorado ,United States ,Highlands Ranch ,Monte Vista ,Matthew Martinez ,Jared Polis ,Kevin Van Winkle ,Van Winkle ,Emory University ,Department Of Higher Education ,Us Department Of Justice ,Colorado Department Of Corrections ,Adams State University Prison Education Program ,R Highlands Ranch ,Colorado Department ,D Monte Vista ,Higher Education ,Premium ,Colorado Politics ,News ,Courts ,Crime ,Education ,Ocal ,