Religious Practices Advisory Committee

10/21/2026 09:30 AM

Virtual Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/212887949987349?p=RAmbyLnxaNJ0lFrfo7 (Microsoft Teams)

Agency: Department of Corrections

Contact: Safa Chowdhury
(608) 240-5168
safa.chowdhury@wisconsin.gov

Agenda

Welcome and Roll Call

▪ Introduction of Nicole Powers, Religious Practices Coordinator

• Review and Approval of April 28, 2026, Meeting Minutes

• DAI Policy 309.61.01 - Religious Beliefs and Practices (effective June 25, 2026)

• DAI Policy 309.61.02 - Religious Property (effective May 18, 2026)

• DAI Policy 309.61.03 - Religious Diets (effective July 13, 2026)

• Discussion:

▪ RPAC Membership and Structure

▪ Recognized Religions and Associated Umbrella Religion Groups

o Identify which religions and denominations fall under each URG as a guideline for DOC staff

▪ Annual Religious Observance Congregate Meal Timeline

o Establishing date ranges as a guideline for staff

o Easter or Christmas for the Catholic and Protestant/Other Christian URG

• Community Advisor Roundtable

• Next Meeting – Tentatively Tuesday, April 13, 2027, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., hybrid at Central Office - 3099 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704

Participation logistics

• Virtual Option (Microsoft Teams)

▪ Link:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/212887949987349?p=RAmbyLnxaNJ0lFrf o7

▪ Meeting ID: 212 887 949 987 349

▪ Passcode: kr3ws2QC

▪ Dial in by phone: +1 608-571-2209

▪ Phone conference ID: 335 985 916#

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