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MS HB9
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Department of Corrections must administer an Adult Basic Education (ABE) examination meeting twelfth grade educational standards to all adult offenders in its custody.
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Offenders who fail the ABE examination in any subject area 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 to reduce their sentences.
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Amends Section 47-5-142 to require the Department of Corrections Commissioner to award meritorious earned time for ABE examination completion, making it mandatory rather than discretionary.
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Effective date is July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Department of Corrections; provide certain educational programs for adult offenders.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019