OAR 291-113-0005
Authority, Purpose and Policy
(1)
Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040 (General powers and duties), 421.084 (Adult basic skills development program), 423.020 (Department of Corrections), 423.030 (Department not limited by ORS 423.020), 423.075 (Director), and 423.085 (Administrator of Correctional Education).(2)
Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish uniform entry requirements for all educational programs offered in Department of Corrections facilities, as well as a uniform procedure for the assignment of inmates to inter-institutional education programs in the department.(3)
Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections, within the resources available, to provide educational programs which are responsive to the assessed needs of incarcerated individuals in its custody.(a)
Pursuant to ORS 179.750 (Equal care and services for persons in state institutions)(2), there will be no discrimination in the provision of education facilities and services in state institutions, including those administered by the Department of Corrections, on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, or disability. Criteria for selection and assignment to these programs shall be equitable and nondiscriminatory for all participants based on the inmate’s interest, academic need, aptitude, prior academic record, and career goals as identified and diagnosed at the time of admission to a Department of Corrections facility.(b)
Participation in educational programs is by mutual agreement between the inmate and the appropriate institutional staff, including but not limited to, admission and orientation, education and security. Re-assessment may also be conducted at the request of the inmate, educational staff personnel, or the inmate’s counselor at any subsequent time.
Source:
Rule 291-113-0005 — Authority, Purpose and Policy, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=291-113-0005.