OFFICIAL STATEMENT
The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
(FRRC) Issues Statement Responding To Governor DeSantis Vetoing SB 62, Which Clarified That A Person Does Not Lose Their State Residency For Higher Education Tuition Because They Become Incarcerated.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
FRRC Gives Thanks to the American Friends Service Committee and Quakers in Britain
for 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
ORLANDO, FL — May 13, 2024 — “The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. We are honored to have been nominated amongst the many inspiring leaders and organizations dedicating their life’s work to ensuring the rights and equality of all people.
Our nomination is a testament that justice-impacted people can become contributing members of society when given a second chance. The nomination also inspires us to continue to lean forward in our commitment to end the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions.”
– Desmond Meade, Executive Director, FRRC
– Neil Volz, Deputy Director, FRRC
ORLANDO, FL — June 25, 2024 — “We are disappointed by the governor’s veto of a bill that sought to strengthen public safety, increase successful reentry, and stimulate Florida’s economy. SB 62 was poised to improve access to higher education by addressing the challenges of residency requirements, for tuition purposes, for those incarcerated and recently released people who are looking to improve their lives.
In spite of this setback, FRRC will continue to work with the advocates, families, and bi-partisan group of legislators who recognize the enormous benefit this type of legislation can give to Florida.”
– Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
FRRC is a grassroots, membership organization run primarily by Returning Citizens (Formerly Convicted Persons) who are dedicated to ending the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions and creating a more comprehensive and humane reentry system that will enhance successful reentry, reduce recidivism, and increase public safety.
For interview requests or further information contact kinyatta@floridarrc.org, or at the phone number, 407-664-6451.
About the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
FRRC is a grassroots, membership organization run primarily by Returning Citizens (Formerly Convicted Persons) who are dedicated to ending the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions and creating a more comprehensive and humane reentry system that will enhance successful reentry, reduce recidivism, and increase public safety.
For interview requests or further information contact press@floridarrc.org.