This bill enacts new provisions under R.S. 15:865 regarding solitary confinement in penal or correctional institutions in Louisiana. It mandates that any prisoner placed in solitary confinement must have access to educational training and religious materials that they would typically receive in less restrictive housing, unless specific security or feasibility concerns are identified by the institution's governing authority. The bill outlines three conditions under which access to these materials may be restricted: if they pose a security risk, if they are not feasible due to the nature of the program, or if circumstances related to the prisoner's confinement contradict access.

Additionally, the bill defines "educational training" to encompass a wide range of programs available at the institution, including career and technical education, special education, high school equivalency preparation, literacy programs, and higher education degree programs. This legislative change aims to ensure that prisoners in solitary confinement retain access to educational and religious resources, promoting rehabilitation and personal development even in restrictive environments.