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MS HB44
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections Adult Basic Education division to administer an examination meeting twelfth grade educational standards to each adult offender in custody.
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Mandates individualized instruction and remedial classes for offenders who fail any subject area on the examination until they pass.
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Requires the commissioner to award meritorious earned time to any offender who successfully completes the Adult Basic Education examination.
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Amends Section 47-5-142 to establish Adult Basic Education examination completion as a qualifying activity for meritorious earned time reduction of sentence.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Department of Corrections; provide certain educational programs for adult offenders.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017