# 28 CFR § 544.40: Purpose and scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.40

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 544.40
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER V—BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER C—INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT > PART 544—EDUCATION > Subpart E—Mandatory English-as-a-Second Language Program (ESL)

## Text

Pursuant to the Crime Control Act of 1990 (18 U.S.C. 3624(f)), limited English proficient inmates confined in Federal Bureau of Prisons institutions are required to attend an English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) program until they function at the equivalence of the eighth grade level in competency skills. Waivers to this requirement may be granted by the Warden in accordance with §§ 544.41 and 544.42.

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 544.20 § 544.20 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.20.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.21 § 544.21 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.21.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.30 § 544.30 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.30.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.31 § 544.31 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.31.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.32 § 544.32 Goals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.32.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.33 § 544.33 Movies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.33.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.34 § 544.34 Inmate running events.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.34.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.35 § 544.35 Art and hobbycraft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.35.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.40 § 544.40 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.40.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.41 § 544.41 Applicability: Who must attend the ESL program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.41.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.42 § 544.42 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.42.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.43 § 544.43 Incentives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.43.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.44 § 544.44 Disciplinary action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.44.md)
- [28 CFR § 544.50 § 544.50 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-544.50.md)

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