8900-1100 Re-Entry Programs

For re-entry programs at the department of correction that are intended to reduce recidivism rates; provided, that not later than January 15, 2024, the department shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on re-entry programming at the department; provided further, that said report shall include information on the type of programs provided and the recidivism rate of the offenders who successfully completed said programs; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended for the department of correction to cover costs associated with coordinating and supporting partnerships with higher education institutions that provide post-secondary education programs in state prisons; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the Cambridge Housing Authority for the Stable Housing and Reintegration Program to provide reentry housing and support services for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families; and provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the Boston Housing Authority for the Stable Housing and Reintegration Program to provide reentry housing and support services for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families