Posted November 13, 2024 Coalition Letter Supporting the Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act This letter urges Congress to pass the Disaster Management Cost Modernization Act, which would enable states to consolidate management functions and utilize management costs across all open disasters. Letters and Testimonies
Posted November 13, 2024 B7 Joint Letter Supporting the Reauthorization of the Second Chance Act This letter urges Congress to reauthorize the Second Chance Act, which provides critical reentry grant programs and enhances services and supports for housing, childcare, career training, and treatment for substance use disorders. Letters and Testimonies
Legislative Aide (session only) The Legislative Aide position is a part-time, limited term position that is anticipated to work between 4 and 10 hours per week from January through May of 2025. Jobs
Posted November 13, 2024 Microschools Offer a Student-Specific Alternative to the Classroom Experience The small private learning institutions known as microschools grew in popularity as families sought pandemic-era options to remote learning at public schools. State Legislatures News, Policy, Education
Posted November 12, 2024 Keeping Young People Out of the Justice System The federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention offers grants to states to handle juvenile cases informally, often via community-based services that can reduce reoffending and increase public safety. State Legislatures News, Policy, Civil and Criminal Justice
Posted November 11, 2024 New Medicaid Options Can Help Inmates Transition out of the Justice System Hot topics in criminal justice legislation for 2025 include Medicaid Section 1115 waivers; prison conditions and reentry opportunities; the behavioral health crisis; immigration; and competency to stand trial. Forecast ’25 State Legislatures News, Policy, Civil and Criminal Justice