Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified.
StateFloridaVetoed
HB 325: Education and Workforce Development for Inmates
Education & Employment Committee
HB 325 status: Vetoed — Vetoed by Governor (updated Jun 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Earlier scoring method. Reanalyze to use the sector calculation.
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill 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.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases availability of skilled labor through inmate certification.
- Expands educational partnerships with private providers.
Risks
- Potential for expanded state spending on correctional education programs.
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Promotes recidivism reduction through vocational training.
- Provides inmates with viable career paths upon release.
Risks
- New security risks associated with inmate operation of state-owned vehicles.
Technology Industry
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The bill was vetoed, suggesting potential executive disagreement regarding fiscal oversight or security protocols.
Analysis scope
Analysis based strictly on OpenStates summary; full bill text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official recordVetoed by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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