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On Dec. 21, 2020, Congress moved to lift the long-standing ban on federal student aid - specifically, the Pell grant - for those who are incarcerated. The decision comes after a long push for prison reforms that included calls for a greater emphasis on rehabilitation, reducing prison populations and making prison sentences less harsh.
Prison education programs have been shown to improve job prospects.
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As the director of a prison college program at The University of Baltimore, I know firsthand that providing college for people in prison will make a positive difference in their lives. It will also improve public safety and save taxpayers money.
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