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| New law helps inmates earn workforce-type college degrees |
| By heraldnet.com- Jerry Cornfield |
| Published: 05/01/2017 |
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OLYMPIA — Taxpayers have long funded programs enabling inmates to get a diploma or learn skills needed to land a job when they get out of prison. Now, some of those tax dollars will be spent helping them earn a college degree while still behind bars. A new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee authorizes community and technical colleges to provide instruction in certain associate degree programs through a contract with the state Department of Corrections. Once the law takes effect July 23, Edmonds Community College will look to expand its slate of offerings at the Monroe Correctional Complex to include courses for an Associate of Technical Arts degree in business management. Classes could begin as early as the start of winter quarter in January. Read More. |
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