§ 17-32-101. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Correctional Education Program Act of 1990”. Source: L. 90: Entire article added, p. 971, § 1, effective July 1.

§ 17-32-102. Legislative Declaration

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that illiteracy is a problem in today’s society and a particular problem among persons in correctional facilities. The general assembly further finds and declares that: Illiteracy and cognitive and vocational deficiencies among persons in the custody of the department contribute to their inability to successfully reintegrate into society […]

§ 17-32-103. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Correctional education program” means the comprehensive competency-based educational and vocational program for persons in the custody of the department developed and implemented pursuant to the provisions of this article in order to ensure that each such person reaches maximum proficiency and readiness for reintegration into […]

§ 17-32-105. Development of Correctional Education Program – Goals and Objectives – Performance Objectives – Evaluation – Transfers of Custody – Reports

On and after July 1, 1990, the correctional education program is responsible for providing educational services to persons in correctional facilities under the control of the department and for developing and implementing a comprehensive competency-based educational and vocational program, which must conform to the goals and objectives outlined in this subsection (1). The correctional education […]

§ 17-32-106. Powers and Duties of the Program

In connection with the development and implementation of the correctional education program, the program shall have the following powers and duties: To promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the correctional education program; To enter into agreements and contracts with school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, community colleges, local district colleges, state colleges and universities, […]

§ 17-32-107. Correctional Education Program Fund

There is created in the state treasury the correctional education program fund, which shall be administered by the program, and that consists of all moneys received by the program from the federal government, from the sale of goods or services by the program, and from contributions, grants, gifts, bequests, and donations from individuals, private organizations, […]

§ 17-32-108. Sale of Goods and Services

The correctional education program is authorized to sell goods and services to inmates, invited guests, employees of the department, governmental agencies, or nonprofit organizations only if the provision of the goods or services offers a valuable educational experience for inmates and fulfills the goals and objectives of the program. The department shall adopt procedures for […]