Florida considers bill to recognize training while incarcerated

A bill under consideration in the Florida House would facilitate professional licensing for justice-impacted individuals who have completed career and technical courses while incarcerated. This legislation mandates that the state's Correctional Education Program collaborate with professional boards under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to ensure that justice-impacted individuals meeting curriculum requirements receive credit toward professional licensure. The goal is to provide justice-impacted individuals with clearer pathways to employment upon release, thereby reducing recidivism and addressing workforce shortages in various skilled trades. 

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