Education and Workforce Development for Inmates
Increased training opportunities for inmates may support family stability through improved job prospects upon their release.
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HB 325 — Education and Workforce Development for Inmates
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced November 04, 2025. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 15, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
LowHow often bills like it became law.
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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9 sponsors
1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
The bill expands workforce development programs for inmates, including training for commercial driver licenses.
This bill allows the Department of Transportation to fund more types of workforce development programs for inmates, not just those related to construction. It also enables grants for educational providers to offer certification and training opportunities, specifically for commercial driver licenses.
What this means for you
- Workers: This bill could lead to more skilled workers in the labor market through specific training programs for inmates.
- Families: Increased training opportunities for inmates may support family stability through improved job prospects upon their release.
- Small Business: Local businesses may benefit from a more skilled workforce emerging from these inmate training programs.
Summary
Education and Workforce Development for Inmates; Authorizes DOT to expend certain funds for all workforce development programs, rather than only construction workforce development programs; authorizes department to provide grants to private educational providers to use for certain certification & training opportunities; requires certification & training opportunities to include training for specified commercial driver licenses to certain inmates; provides eligibility; authorizes department to use workforce development funds for certain certification & training opportunities; requires Correctional Education Program under DOC to annually submit report to Secretary of Corrections with specified information; authorizes Correctional Education Program to implement career & technical education program in which certain inmates can earn specified commercial driver licenses; provides eligibility; authorizes inmate to be transported in or to operate state-owned vehicle under certain circumstances; requires certified correctional officer to be present during such transport or operation.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
28 added · 28 removed28 line(s) added, 28 removed.
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 325 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to education and workforce development for inmates;
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(1) Coordinate with the Department of Corrections to identify and create certification and training opportunities for nonviolent, scheduled-release inmates and nonviolent inmates who have 2 years or less remaining on their sentence and create a notification process between the Department of Corrections and the department for nonviolent inmates with imminent scheduled- Page 3 of 13 CODING:
hb325-02-c2hb325-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 325 2026 release dates who are expected to seek employment upon release.
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hb325-02-c2hb325-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 325 2026 Commerce, the Department of Education, or a regional coordinating council as being in undersupply in this state.
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hb325-02-c2hb325-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 325 2026 graduation and certification of successful student inmates, and at least 90 days of transitional and postrelease continuing educational services.
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The bill expands the Department of Transportation's authority to fund a wider range of workforce development programs for inmates and establishes specific training opportunities for commercial driver licenses.
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funds for a construction workforce development program→ funds for all workforce development programsThis change allows the Department of Transportation to allocate funds for various workforce development programs, not just those related to construction.
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training opportunities for nonviolent, scheduled-release inmates and nonviolent inmates who have 2 years or less remaining on their sentence and create a notification process→ certification and training opportunities for nonviolent, scheduled-release inmates and nonviolent inmates who have 2 years or less remaining on their sentence and create a notification processThis amendment explicitly mentions the creation of certification and training opportunities for at-risk inmates, which enhances their employability post-release.
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Such certification and training opportunities must be offered at state correctional institutions and correctional facilities and, at a minimum, include training for→ Such certification and training opportunities must be offered at state correctional institutions and correctional facilities and must include training for Class A and Class B commercial driver licenses.This requirement ensures that inmate training programs explicitly include commercial driver licensing, preparing them for jobs in the transportation industry.
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and ensure that agreements require minimum performance standards and standards for measurable objectives→ and ensure that agreements require minimum performance standards and standards for measurable objectives, in accordance with established Department of Education standards.This change mandates that the Correctional Education Program's agreements align with higher educational standards, thus ensuring better educational outcomes for inmates.
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and technical education vocational certificates issued by each institution→ and career and technical education vocational certificates issued by each institutionThis change broadens the focus of statistics collected to include career and technical education, emphasizing relevant job skills.
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The annual report of correctional education activities required under paragraph (f) must include all of the following information:→ The annual report of correctional education activities required under paragraph (f) must include all of the following information: 1. The number of inmates who completed career and technical education training, the type of training each inmate completed, and the credential each inmate earned through the Correctional Education Program.This addition requires the report to include detailed outcomes of educational programs, enhancing accountability for inmate education.
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none→ an inmate to be transported in or to operate a state-owned vehicle under certain circumstances; requiring a certified correctional officer to be present during such transport or operation.This change allows for specific regulations regarding inmates operating state-owned vehicles, including safety measures through the presence of certified officers.
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none→ inmates to drive a state-owned vehicle under certain circumstances; requiring a certified correctional officer to be present during such transport or operation.This provision establishes clear rules governing the circumstances under which inmates may drive state-owned vehicles, aiming to ensure safety and oversight.
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered enrolled
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 692
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Read 3rd time -SJ 692
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Read 2nd time -SJ 692
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Substituted for SB 1300 -SJ 692
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 692
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Received
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Referred to Rules
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 0
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Read 2nd time
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)
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Added to Second Reading Calendar
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
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Bill referred to House Calendar
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
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Favorable with CS by Education & Employment Committee
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Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
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Now in Education & Employment Committee
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Referred to Education & Employment Committee
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
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Favorable with CS by Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
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PCS added to Careers & Workforce Subcommittee agenda
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Now in Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
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Referred to Education & Employment Committee
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Referred to Budget Committee
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Referred to Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Education & Employment Committee · Primary
- Careers & Workforce Subcommittee · Cosponsor
- Kim Kendall · Cosponsor
- Nan Cobb · Cosponsor
- Dotie Joseph · Cosponsor
- Bill Partington · Cosponsor
- Mitch Rosenwald · Cosponsor
- Susan L. Valdés · Cosponsor
- Kimberly Daniels · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 155 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Education & Employment Committee
Co-sponsors (8)
- Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
- Kendall, Kim Republican
- Cobb, Nan Republican
- Joseph, Dotie Democrat
- Partington, Bill Republican
- Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat
- Valdés, Susan L. Republican
- Daniels, Kimberly Democrat
Not signed on (155)
155 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 155 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 75 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Democrat | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 112 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (117)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Bracy Davis, LaVon | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Not Voting |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Not Voting |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Mayfield, Debbie | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Not Voting |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 79 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Democrat | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 112 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (117)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 325 do?
- Education and Workforce Development for Inmates; Authorizes DOT to expend certain funds for all workforce development programs, rather than only construction workforce development programs; authorizes department to provide grants to private educational providers to use for certain certification & training opportunities; requires certification & training opportunities to include training for specified commercial driver licenses to certain inmates; provides eligibility; authorizes department to use workforce development funds for certain certification & training opportunities; requires Correctional Education Program under DOC to annually submit report to Secretary of Corrections with specified information; authorizes Correctional Education Program to implement career & technical education program in which certain inmates can earn specified commercial driver licenses; provides eligibility; authorizes inmate to be transported in or to operate state-owned vehicle under certain circumstances; requires certified correctional officer to be present during such transport or operation.
- Who sponsors HB 325?
- HB 325 is sponsored by Education & Employment Committee, Careers & Workforce Subcommittee, Kendall, Kim (Republican), Cobb, Nan (Republican), Joseph, Dotie (Democrat), Partington, Bill (Republican), Rosenwald, Mitch (Democrat), Valdés, Susan L. (Republican), and Daniels, Kimberly (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 325?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced November 04, 2025. It awaits signature.
- Where can I track HB 325?
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