Fifth District State Representative Mary Beth Imes is hopeful that House Bill 5 will help reduce reincarceration of inmates after being released from state prisons.
Imes says House Bill 5 establishes a clear path to educate prisoners to help them find work after they are released from a state prison.
click to download audioRepresentative Imes says a large number of inmates could be enrolled in the education program.
click to download audioShe adds KCTCS has also begun to look for potential employment for inmates that complete the education program.
click to download audioRepresentatives Imes says those supporting House Bill 5 are hopeful the program will help reduce the state rate of recitivism which is currently around 30 percent within 24 months of the time they are released.
