# 28 C.F.R. § 545.28 (2026): Achievement awards

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## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 545.28 (2026)
- **Heading:** Achievement awards
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter V: BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 545: WORK AND COMPENSATION / Subpart C: Inmate Work and Performance Pay Program / § 545.28: § 545.28   Achievement awards.

## Text

(a) With prior approval of the Education Department, each inmate who completes the Literacy program, Vocational Training, or related trades classroom work that is part of a certified apprenticeship program may be granted an achievement award from performance pay funds.
(b) With prior approval of the Psychology Services Department, each inmate who is making satisfactory progress or completes a residential drug treatment program may also be granted an achievement award from performance pay funds.
[61 FR 379, Jan. 4, 1996]

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 545.20 (2026) § 545.20   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_20.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.21 (2026) § 545.21   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_21.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.22 (2026) § 545.22   Institution work and performance pay committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_22.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.23 (2026) § 545.23   Inmate work/program assignment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_23.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.24 (2026) § 545.24   Inmate work conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_24.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.25 (2026) § 545.25   Eligibility for performance pay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_25.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.26 (2026) § 545.26   Performance pay provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_26.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.27 (2026) § 545.27   Inmate vacations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_27.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.28 (2026) § 545.28   Achievement awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_28.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.29 (2026) § 545.29   Special awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_29.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.30 (2026) § 545.30   Funds due deceased inmates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_30.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 545.31 (2026) § 545.31   Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P545_S545_31.md)

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