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MS SB2875
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Blackmon
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AI Summary
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Department of Corrections Adult Basic Education (ABE) division must administer an examination meeting twelfth grade educational requirements to each adult offender in its custody.
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Offenders who fail the examination must receive individualized instruction and remedial classes until they pass.
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Offenders who successfully complete the ABE examination are awarded meritorious earned time under Section 47-5-142.
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Section 47-5-142 is amended to require the commissioner to award meritorious earned time to any offender who successfully completes the Adult Basic Education Examination.
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The act 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