DOC; powers and duties of Director, Virginia Prison Education Task Force established, report.

This legislation creates a formal Virginia Prison Education Task Force to evaluate and improve educational programs within the state's correctional facilities. The task force is responsible for reviewing current academic and vocational offerings and recommending strategies to better prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry into the workforce and community life. By standardizing educational pathways, the bill aims to reduce recidivism rates and support long-term rehabilitation. The Director of the Department of Corrections is tasked with overseeing this effort and providing a comprehensive report on findings and potential implementation plans. For Arlington residents, this initiative represents a state-level commitment to improving public safety outcomes and labor market participation through systemic investments in correctional education and skill-building programs.