More people than ever are trying to get into college classes in Illinois prisons. It hasn't gotten easier.
Demand for college classes in Illinois prisons is outpacing availability, according to new Illinois Department of Corrections data. While the state has improved access to literacy and GED programs, the waiting list for higher education remains a challenge. The number of incarcerated individuals seeking these classes continues to rise.
Access to college classes in Illinois prisons is falling further behind demand, even as the state makes progress getting people into GED and literacy programs. That’s according to data published by the Illinois Department of Corrections at the beginning of September.The number of people on educational…
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