Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 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.
c) Vocational information and materials shall
be permitted and made accessible to detainees, provided their presence does not
jeopardize security.
Notes
Amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 3835, effective April 1, 1997
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