As interest in reducing the nation's incarceration rates grows, a shift in policy in favor of education for incarcerated individuals is occurring. This article focuses on the expansive role that community colleges have in offering educational opportunities to individuals in both jails and prisons around the country. This article provides an overview of the correctional education programs that are offered by community colleges, details the state and federal policies that impact these programs, and offers recommendations for key decision-makers, policymakers, and community college leaders.