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28 CFR §544.81

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The Warden shall ensure that an inmate with the need, capacity, and sufficient time to serve, has the opportunity to:
  1. (a)Complete an Adult Literacy program leading to a General Educational Development (GED) certificate and/or high school diploma;
  2. (b)Complete one or more levels of English-as-a-Second Language;
  3. (c)Acquire or improve marketable skill through one or more programs of Occupation Education (OE);
  4. (d)Complete one or more Postsecondary Education activities;
  5. (e)Complete one or more Adult Continuing Education activities;
  6. (f)Participate in one or more leisure, fitness, wellness or sport activities;
  7. (g)Participate in a Release Preparation program; and
  8. (h)Participate in Career Counseling. Staff shall encourage each inmate to accept the responsibility to identify any specific education needs, set personal goals, and select activities, programs and/or work experiences which will help to reach those goals.