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New Bill Would Create Educational Opportunities For Students With Criminal Records

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May 13, 2019
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Representative Cedric Richmond (D-La.) introduced a bill on May 7 to create more educational opportunities for previously incarcerated Americans. The Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2019, was initially introduced to the Senate by Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii).

Schatz’s bill was first introduced in September 2018 and encouraged colleges and u…

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