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MS HB484
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Department of Corrections Adult Basic Education division must administer an examination meeting twelfth grade educational requirements to each adult offender in custody.
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Offenders who fail any subject area on the examination must receive individualized instruction and remedial classes until they pass.
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Offenders who successfully complete the Adult Basic Education examination are awarded meritorious earned time under Section 47-5-142.
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Section 47-5-142 is amended to require the Department of Corrections 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, 2018.
Legislative Description
Department of Corrections; provide certain educational programs for adult offenders.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018