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 conditions are met. These conditions include situations where access poses a security risk, is not feasible due to the nature of the program, or is inconsistent with the reasons for the prisoner's solitary confinement.

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