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Carefully selected developments affecting people with criminal records, people navigating reentry, and the professionals supporting them.
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United States · Federal student aid · Published October 10, 2026
The 2026 transition changes the funding route; it does not end Pell Grants through eligible Prison Education Programs.
Read the development →Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada and Washington, DC · Published October 10, 2026
Federal approvals create a path to certain pre-release health services. Local availability still needs confirmation.
Read the development →United States · Federal funding · Published October 10, 2026
Federal funding for training and employment programs requires a separate check of local services and enrollment.
Read the development →Texas · TDCJ parole and mandatory supervision · Published October 10, 2026
TDCJ’s updated housing policy explains a placement process that still requires individual review and provider acceptance.
Read the development →United States · Participating state prison systems · Published October 10, 2026
A federal research tool separates arrests, convictions and returns to prison—and explains the limits of older study data.
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