Montana State Legislature
HJ 47 - Study of Educational Programs for the Incarcerated
House Joint Resolution 47 requested a study of educational programs for the incarcerated. Staff briefing papers, materials from speakers, and other study-related items will be posted here as they become available.
September 2021
November 2021 - toured Montana State Prison
January 2022
- Toured Helena Prerelease
- Crossroads education program overview
- DOC handout on inmate education level
- Presentations from other state agencies with role in inmate education/workforce training
March 2022
- Panel on promising practices in other states
June 2022
- Information from DOC on MWP, mental health services, and educational staffing
- Discussion with Chairman Steve Hurd of the Montana Board of Pardons and Parole
