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May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

FSA Credits May Start Before Arrival at Federal Prison

First Step Act Update New 2026 Cases Say First Step Act Credits May Begin Before Arrival at Federal Prison For years, the Bureau of…

Federal law requires all prisoners without a verified high school diploma to participate in a literacy or GED program. By regulation, they must complete at least 240 instructional hours or continue until they pass the GED. This mandate alone has made the BOP one of the nation’s largest GED providers—larger than many state school systems.

September 4, 2025March 5, 2026

The Bureau of Prisons: America’s Hidden Classroom

Inside every federal prison, education isn’t optional for people who don’t already have a high-school diploma or GED. By regulation, anyone without a verified…

Tag: FSA earned time credits

FSA Credits May Start Before Arrival at Federal Prison

The Bureau of Prisons: America’s Hidden Classroom

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