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BOP Program Statement 5312.01 § 2
DEFINITIONS
English as a Second Language (ESL). A Bureau-approved program that leads to English
language competency in the eighth grade.
Examiner. Institutional staff authorized by the ESB to administrator literacy certification
exams at the institutional level. May also be referred to as an institutional Test Administrator.
High School Equivalency (HSE). An alternate program of coursework completion equivalent to
a comprehensive curriculum required to earn a high school diploma.
Learning support needs. Any type of academic, cognitive, mobility, or physiological difference
limiting an individual’s ability to learn or to complete a task at the same level or rate as their
typical peer.
Literacy Program. A Bureau-approved program designed to help inmates develop foundational
knowledge and skills in reading, math, and writing expression and to prepare inmates to get a
HSE credential.
Special Education. Intervention practices designed to address the needs of inmates identified
with an educational disability.
Special Education Teacher. A teacher with specialized training who plans, develops, instructs,
and facilitates individual services for inmates with learning support needs, working
collaboratively with teachers to ensure delivery of Accommodations, Interventions, and
Modifications (AIM) strategies and the Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) process.
5312.01 6/22/2026 PROPERTY OF US GOVERNMENT 2
Test compromise. Test compromise refers to any act or situation where the security, integrity, or
fairness of a test is compromised. Examples and additional guidance can be found on the
Education Services Branch page of the Bureau’s intranet site.
Test irregularity. A test irregularity, most often uncontrolled, refers to any deviation from the
standard procedures or protocols established for administering a test. It is any significant
occurrence that impairs a test candidate’s ability to perform. Examples and additional guidance
can be found on the Education Services Branch page of the Bureau’s intranet site.
History
PS 5312.01 dated 2026-06-22
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
- Content hash
403b8a944c1d830ad0147d2eac1d9be57427a138e06e24c537eaf8cc92a7cae9
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