The Best Interest Determination (BID) Toolkit: Guidance for Oversight Entities

This toolkit helps corrections agencies evaluate postsecondary education in prison programs to ensure they meet federal standards for Pell Grant funding. It guides these oversight entities through the Best Interest Determination process, providing practical steps for reviewing programs, gathering feedback, and documenting decisions. Developed by Vera Institute in collaboration with stakeholders, it helps create clear, effective processes to assess whether these programs truly benefit incarcerated learners.

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