Apr 27, 2026
Gov. Andy Beshear ceremonially signed House Bill 5 on Monday, providing "the framework to create Kentuckys first reentry campus, focused on increasing public safety and boosting the states workforce," a press release said.The mo ve comes as "Second Chance Month" comes to a close in Kentucky, which aims to raise awareness for the struggles inmates face as they renter into society following their sentence.According to the release, the campus will be operated by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and will be located in Burgin at the Northpoint Training Center.Once constructed, it will provide vocational technical education programs and reentry services to up to 400 inmates.In Kentucky, we believe in the importance of second chances, and thats evident in the legislation were signing today which will establish our commonwealth as a national model for public safety, Gov. Beshear said. Together were building a safer New Kentucky Home by improving reentry outcomes and helping people get good-paying jobs because its the right thing to do.Inmates participating in the program will be enrolled in the KCTCS system; to do so, inmates who quality and apply must maintain good behavior. The program aims to prepare inmates for success upon their release.Because we have authorized the new school doors to be open here at Northpoint, Im confident fewer prison doors will close behind Kentuckians in the years ahead, said bill sponsor Rep. Jennifer Decker. Thank you again for this signing today, and may God richly use this bill and all our efforts to improve the commonwealth. ...read more read less
Respond, make new discussions, see other discussions and customize your news...

To add this website to your home screen:

1. Tap tutorialsPoint

2. Select 'Add to Home screen' or 'Install app'.

3. Follow the on-scrren instructions.

Feedback
FAQ
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service