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Louisiana Prisons Offer 90 Days Off for Associate Degrees
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 102
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Summary
Louisiana just made history with Act 28, letting incarcerated folks earn 90 days off their sentence for earning an associate’s degree — a move designed to boost rehabilitation, especially for non-violent offenders. While bachelor’s degrees got credit before, this new law targets those more likely to benefit from two-year programs. Advocates say it’s a practical, life-changing step — and lawmakers gave it unanimous approval. Now the real test: does education actually reduce recidivism? Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/37e4e835faf78348