Regulations last checked for updates: May 07, 2024

Title 28 - Judicial Administration last revised: May 03, 2024
§ 544.40 - Purpose and scope.

Pursuant to the Crime Control Act of 1990 (18 U.S.C. 3624(f)), limited English proficient inmates confined in Federal Bureau of Prisons institutions are required to attend an English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) program until they function at the equivalence of the eighth grade level in competency skills. Waivers to this requirement may be granted by the Warden in accordance with §§ 544.41 and 544.42.

source: 44 FR 38249, June 29, 1979, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 28 CFR 544.40