Education Department Renews Prison Program Paperwork
Published Date: 6/16/2026
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Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info for the Prison Education Program application without changing the form. This affects private groups and government agencies that run or want to run prison education programs. They’re asking for public comments by July 16, 2026, to make sure the process stays smooth and easy, with no extra costs or hassles.
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