BOP Program Statement 5300.21 § 1

education, occupation, and leisure-time needs, the Bureau of

Prisons affords inmates the opportunity to improve their

knowledge and skills through academic, occupation and leisure-time activities. All institutions, except satellite camps,

detention centers and metropolitan correctional centers, shall

operate a full range of activities as outlined in this rule.]

Satellite camps, detention centers (to include the federal

transfer center), and metropolitan correctional centers are

exempt from providing full education programs; however, those

exempted must have, at a minimum:

# General Educational Development (GED),

# English-as-a-Second Language (ESL),

# continuing education,

# library services, parenting, and

# recreation programs.

Independent camps should provide the full range of education

programs specified in this Program Statement.

The Bureau requires that uniform standards must be followed in

the operation of the Bureau's education, training, and

leisure-time programs. Uniform standards are necessary for

program accountability and evaluation, and for resource

allocation. In addition, experience suggests that clearly

defined standards contribute to effective program management and

thereby enlarge inmate education, training, and leisure activity

opportunities.

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PS 5300.21

2/18/2002

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