ASSOCIATED PRESSIn this era of rediscovered bipartisan enthusiasm for criminal justice reform, it’s time for Congress and President Trump to take the next step and make the REAL Act law. The REAL (Restoring Education And Learning) Act, which has been introduced in both houses of Congress with Republican and Democrat sponsorship, would repeal the ban against state and federal prisoners receiving Pell grants that pay for college classes they take while still incarcerated. Ending the ban on Pell grants for prisoners thereby making higher education more accessible for inmates is the right thing to do. Consequently, only 9% of inmates complete college classes while incarcerated. The REAL Act would restore a program we know already works and give people a real chance to rebuild their lives.”Let’s hope a majority of his Senate and House colleagues agree with him and send the bill to the president for his signature.

Source: Forbes April 15, 2019 10:30 UTC