The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1503, aims to incentivize educational and workforce achievements for individuals on probation by allowing for reductions in their probationary terms. The bill amends Section 53a-33 of the general statutes, permitting the Director of Adult Probation or an Adult Probation Regional Manager to authorize a sixty-day reduction in a probationer's sentence for each educational advancement activity completed, and a thirty-day reduction for each workforce achievement activity completed. However, the total reductions cannot exceed fifty percent of the probation term. The bill specifies that educational advancement includes obtaining a high school diploma or an academic degree, while workforce achievement refers to verifiable full-time employment for at least thirty hours per week over a six-month period.

Additionally, the bill maintains certain restrictions, as it does not apply to probation sentences for specific serious offenses outlined in the statute. The intent of the legislation is to encourage probationers to engage in activities that enhance their education and employment prospects, ultimately aiding in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The bill is set to take effect upon passage, with the new provisions replacing the existing language in the statute.

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