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MS HB945

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Corrections Adult Basic Education (ABE) division must administer an examination meeting twelfth grade educational requirements to each adult offender in custody.

  • Offenders who fail the examination in any subject area must receive individualized instruction and remedial classes until passing the examination.

  • Offenders who successfully complete the ABE examination receive meritorious earned time credit under Section 47-4-142.

  • Effective date of July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Department of Corrections; provide certain educational programs for adult offenders.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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