HB221 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Frank Lee Youth Center, priority given to training adult inmates, Sec. 16-60-170 am'd.

Summary

HB221 would require the trade school next to Frank Lee Youth Center to prioritize training adult inmates.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 16-60-170 to require the Alabama State Board of Education, in cooperation with the Alabama Board of Corrections, to maintain the trade school next to Frank Lee Youth Center. It directs the school to give priority to training adult inmates from state correctional facilities in Montgomery and Elmore Counties in useful occupations, with the goal of helping them become contributing citizens. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved.

Who It Affects

• Adult inmates in state correctional facilities in Montgomery and Elmore Counties (they would be prioritized for training at the Frank Lee Youth Center trade school).
• Alabama State Board of Education and the Alabama Board of Corrections (they are responsible for maintaining the school).
• The Frank Lee Youth Center trade school (the site where the training would occur).

Key Provisions

• The trade school adjacent to the Frank Lee Youth Center shall be maintained by the Alabama State Board of Education in cooperation with the Alabama Board of Corrections and must give priority to training adult inmates in useful occupations.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education