(a) In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, as an incentive to reduce a term of incarceration, an inmate may be allowed a deduction from the inmate’s term of confinement if the inmate successfully obtains:

(1) an intermediate high academic certificate;

(2) not more than one certificate of completion of a technical or vocational training program that required at least 600 hours of coursework and is approved by the Secretary of Labor and the Commissioner;

(3) a State High School Diploma by Examination under § 11-808 of the Labor and Employment Article;

(4) a high school diploma;

(5) not more than one associate degree; or

(6) not more than one bachelor’s degree.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be 60 days per program completed.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, for an inmate who is serving a sentence for a crime of violence, as defined in § 14-101 of the Criminal Law Article, the deduction allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be 40 days per program completed.

(3) An inmate who is serving a sentence for murder in the first degree or a sexual offense for which registration under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Criminal Procedure Article is required is not entitled to a diminution of the inmate’s term of confinement as provided under this section.

(4) The deduction allowed under this subsection shall be in addition to any other deduction awarded under this subtitle.

(c) The Commissioner shall establish a uniform system of deductions and participation criteria allowed under subsection (a) of this section.