Will Jail Allow an Inmate to Attend High School Classes?

Criminal charges supersede high school attendance. Missing the sophomore year is a consequence of the choices that led to incarceration, not a decision the facility makes. GED courses are available inside, allowing inmates to stay on track to graduate if they choose to. Incarceration does not have to mean the end of educational progress. Most facilities offer GED courses and basic education programs specifically designed to keep younger inmates on a path toward a diploma equivalent. For a 15 or 16-year-old serving 18 months, completing GED coursework during that time is entirely realistic and puts them in a position to move forward upon release rather than starting from scratch.