This Agreement provides academic programming services to the Department's inmates housed at Marion Correctional Institution, Lowell Correctional…

The Florida Department of Corrections Master Agreement A5716 provides comprehensive academic programming services for inmates across multiple correctional institutions, including Marion, Lowell, Lawtey, Liberty Correctional Institutions, and other designated state-operated facilities. The IDV enables the delivery of postsecondary educational programs designed to support incarcerated individuals through structured educational interventions, with a specific focus on data sharing and reporting requirements aligned with United States Department of Education standards.

Ashland University has been awarded this master agreement, which is effective from August 29, 2025, to August 29, 2026. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement specifically for the state of Florida, facilitating data transfer protocols for prison education programs. Key elements include secure data sharing mechanisms, transfer of inmate information via password-protected spreadsheets, and compliance with FERPA regulations. While specific contract value details are not provided, the agreement represents a critical partnership between the Florida Department of Corrections and Ashland University to support educational programming for incarcerated populations.