Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Alternative Placements for the Correctional Education Program Would Be More Costly

Report 08-16, March 2008

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Report Summary

There is no compelling reason to change Florida's model for providing correctional education, which has been shown to have positive effects on inmates and appears to cost less than other options.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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