28 CFR 544.81 – Program goals
The Warden shall ensure that an inmate with the need, capacity, and sufficient time to serve, has the opportunity to:
(a) Complete an Adult Literacy program leading to a General Educational Development (GED) certificate and/or high school diploma;
(b) Complete one or more levels of English-as-a-Second Language;
(c) Acquire or improve marketable skill through one or more programs of Occupation Education (OE);
(d) Complete one or more Postsecondary Education activities;
(e) Complete one or more Adult Continuing Education activities;
(f) Participate in one or more leisure, fitness, wellness or sport activities;
(g) Participate in a Release Preparation program; and
(h) Participate in Career Counseling. Staff shall encourage each inmate to accept the responsibility to identify any specific education needs, set personal goals, and select activities, programs and/or work experiences which will help to reach those goals.