WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 621

2. IN 1989, THE MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL
STANDARD SHALL BE THE 7TH GRADE EQUIVALENT IN READING ON THE TEST
OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (TABE); AND

3. IN 1990 AND THEREAFTER, THE MINIMUM
EDUCATIONAL STANDARD SHALL BE THE 8TH GRADE EQUIVALENT IN READING
ON THE TEST OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (TABE);

(III) (II) THE REGULATIONS SHALL ONLY APPLY TO
ANY INMATE WHO:

1.  IS RECEIVED BY THE DIVISION OF
CORRECTION AFTER JULY 1, 1987;

2.  HAS 18 MONTHS OR MORE REMAINING TO BE
SERVED BEFORE A MANDATORY RELEASE DATE;

3. IS NOT EXEMPTED FOR MEDICAL OR MENTAL
HEALTH REASONS; AND

3. IS NOT EXEMPTED DUE TO A MEDICAL,
DEVELOPMENTAL, OR LEARNING DISABILITY;

4.  DOES NOT POSSESS A VERIFIED GENERAL
EDUCATION DIPLOMA (G.E.D.) OR A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA; AND

5. DOES NOT ATTAIN A MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL
STANDARD IN READING ON THE TEST OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (TABE).

(III) ANY INMATE WHO IS NOT EXEMPTED UNDER
PARAGRAPH 3 OF SUBPARAGRAPH (II) OF THIS SUBSECTION SHALL
PARTICIPATE IN THE MANDATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR AT LEAST 9 0
CALENDAR DAYS.

(IV) THE DIVISION OF CORRECTION SHALL REPORT TO
THE PAROLE COMMISSION THE ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF AN INMATE IN THE
MANDATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM.

[(b)] (C) On or before June 30 of each year, the Council
shall report its activities to the Governor and, subject to §
2-1312 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.

Article 41 - Governor - Executive and Administrative

Departments

4-506.

Each hearing examiner and Commission member determining if
an inmate is suitable for release on parole shall consider;

(1) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

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