HB1771 mandates education assessments for inmates and informs them of educational opportunities.
HB1771 amends Tennessee law to require the Department of Correction to conduct education assessments for inmates. These assessments determine the highest educational level attained and interest in continuing education. The department must inform eligible inmates of available educational programming and opportunities within 90 days of the assessment. Assessments occur during intake for felony inmates and annually thereafter. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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