Ch. 307

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(i) 1. In 1988, the educational standard shall
be the 6th grade equivalent in reading on the Test of Adult Basic
Education (TABE);

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);

(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 SUPERVISION [release] PAROLE date;

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
subparagraph (ii) 3. of this subsection shall participate in the
mandatory education program for at least 90 calendar days.

(iv) The Division of Correction shall report to
the Parole Commission the academic progress of an inmate in the
mandatory education program.

(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.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1989.

Approved May 19, 1989.

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