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501 KAR 6:470.Corrections policies and procedures: inmate education and training.

RELATES TO:

KRS Chapters 196, 197, 197.045, 439.268

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 196.035, 197.020, 197.110, 439.640

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

 

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

KRS 196.035 authorizes the secretary to promulgate administrative regulations deemed necessary or suitable for the proper administration of the functions of the cabinet or any division in the cabinet. KRS 197.020(1)(a) and (b) require the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations for the government and discipline of the penitentiary, government and official conduct of all officials connected with the penitentiary, government of the prisoners in their deportment and conduct, and preservation of the health of the prisoners. KRS 197.110 requires the department to promulgate administrative regulations for purposes as the department deems necessary and proper for carrying out the intent of KRS Chapter 197. KRS 439.268 authorizes the department to promulgate administrative regulations for the awarding of probation program credits. This administrative regulation establishes policies and procedures concerning inmate education and training for the Department of Corrections.

Section 1.

Incorporation by Reference.

(1)

"Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures, Chapter 20", November 19, 2025, are incorporated by reference. Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures Chapter 20 includes:
20.1Educational Courses and Educational Sentence Credits 11/19/25[(5/15/24)
20.2Apprenticeship Courses (10/15/24)
20.3Special Education (9/12/2024)

(2)

This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Office of Legal Services, 125 Holmes Street, 2nd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 564-3279, fax (502) 564-6686, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This material may be obtained from the Department of Corrections Web site in the policies and procedures area at https://corrections.ky.gov/About/cpp/Pages/default.aspx or the regulation filing area at https://corrections.ky.gov/about/pages/lrcfilings.aspx.501 KAR 6:470. Corrections policies and procedures: inmate education and training.
HISTORY: (501 KAR 006:470. 50 Ky.R. 2518; 51 Ky.R. 677, 886; eff. 2-4-2025; 52 Ky.R. 1206, 1698; eff. 6-30-2026.)
FILED WITH LRC: March 9, 2026
CONTACT PERSON: Nathan Goens, Assistant General Counsel Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, 125 Holmes Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Phone: (502) 564-8216, Email: Justice.RegsContact@ky.gov

7-Year Expiration: 6/30/2033

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