Section 701.220 Education

Section 701

Section 701.220  Education

a)         Jails are encouraged to provide relevant educational programs that

may include:

1)         Adult Basic Education Courses aimed at reducing the level of

illiteracy by increasing individual reading vocabulary, encouraging writing skills,

explaining basic arithmetic and providing an opportunity for detainees to learn

more about community business and social activities that affect their lives.

2)         Elementary and High School Courses Depending upon the aim of

the detainee, these courses may serve to provide knowledge related to a

definite interest or be suitable for a continued educational program in the

community after release.

3)         General Education Development (G.E.D.) courses to prepare

qualified detainees for the G.E.D. test for a high school equivalency diploma.

4)         Correspondence Courses for both high school students and

graduates can be arranged through local school districts, State colleges and

universities.

5)         Social Education taught by instructors from local schools and

colleges, volunteers from community agencies, and university students to

instruct detainees in understanding self-concept, how to modify existing life

style habits, and how to understand and relate to others.  Detainees,

individually or in groups, can be introduced to acceptable methods of finding

and getting a job.  They may also be introduced to vocational requirements such

as proper work habits, job performance, personal relationships and keeping a

job.  Jail personnel can assist detainees in obtaining birth certificates and

social security numbers, to find suitable employment after release, and to

utilize the services of community agencies such as local unions, employment

offices and private agencies or industries.

b)         Educational information and academic materials shall be

permitted and made accessible to detainees

nd keeping a

job.  Jail personnel can assist detainees in obtaining birth certificates and

social security numbers, to find suitable employment after release, and to

utilize the services of community agencies such as local unions, employment

offices and private agencies or industries.

b)         Educational information and academic materials shall be

permitted and made accessible to detainees.

c)         Vocational information and materials shall be permitted and

made accessible to detainees, provided their presence does not jeopardize

security.