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time, consider proposals presented by prospec-
tive eligible entities. 
(3) DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—For 
the purposes of this subsection, the term ‘‘eligible 
entity’’ means an entity— 
(A) that is an organization described in 
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 and exempt from taxation under sec-
tion 501(a) of such Code and that has been 
such an organization for a period of not less 
than 36 months prior to inclusion in a proposal 
of the type described in paragraph (1), or 
(B) that is a religious organization de-
scribed in section 501(d) of such Code and ex-
empt from taxation under section 501(a) of 
such Code. 
(4) AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.— 
There are authorized to be appropriated $7,000,000 
for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012 for 
the purposes of paying the wages of inmates and 
otherwise carrying out programs of the type de-
scribed in paragraph (1). 
(d) MAXIMIZING INMATE REHABILITATIVE OPPOR-
TUNITIES
THROUGH
COGNITIVE
ABILITIES
ASSESS-
MENTS.— 
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(1) DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby estab-
lished within the Federal Bureau of Prisons a 
program to be known as the ‘‘Cognitive Abili-
ties Assessment Demonstration Program’’. The 
purpose of the demonstration program is to de-
termine the effectiveness of a program that as-
sesses the cognitive abilities and perceptual 
skills of Federal inmates to maximize the bene-
fits of various rehabilitative opportunities de-
signed to prepare each inmate for a successful 
return to society and reduce recidivism. The 
demonstration program shall be undertaken by 
a contractor with a demonstrated record of ena-
bling the behavioral and academic improvement 
of adults through the use of research-based sys-
tems that maximize the development of both the 
cognitive and perceptual capabilities of a par-
ticipating individual, including adults in a cor-
rectional setting. 
(B) SCOPE
OF
DEMONSTRATION
PRO-
GRAM.—The demonstration program shall to 
the maximum extent practicable, be— 
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(i) conducted during a period of three 
consecutive fiscal years, commencing dur-
ing fiscal year 2008; 
(ii) conducted at 12 Federal correc-
tional institutions; and 
(iii) offered to 6,000 inmates, who are 
categorized as minimum security or less, 
and are within five years of release. 
(C) REPORT ON RESULTS OF PROGRAM.— 
Not later than 60 days after completion of the 
demonstration program, the Director shall sub-
mit to Congress a report on the results of the 
program. At a minimum, the report shall in-
clude an analysis of employment stability, sta-
bility of residence, and rates of recidivism 
among inmates who participated in the program 
after 18 months of release. 
(2) AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.— 
There is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 
in each of the three fiscal years after fiscal year 
2007, to remain available until expended, for the 
purposes of conducting the demonstration program 
authorized by subsection (a). 
(e) PRERELEASE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Federal 
Bureau of Prisons shall, to the maximum extent 
practicable, afford to inmates opportunities to par-
ticipate in programs and activities designed to help 
prepare such inmates to obtain employment upon re-
lease. 
(2) PRERELEASE
EMPLOYMENT
PLACEMENT 
ASSISTANCE.—Such prerelease employment place-
ment assistance required by subsection (a) shall in-
clude— 
(A) training in the preparation of resumes 
and job applications; 
(B) training in interviewing skills; 
(C) training and assistance in job search 
techniques; 
(D) conduct of job fairs; and 
(E) such other methods deemed appro-
priate by the Director. 
(3) PRIORITY PARTICIPATION.—Priority in pro-
gram participation shall be accorded to inmates who 
are participating in work opportunities afforded by 
Federal Prison Industries and are within 24 months 
of release from incarceration. 
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