Sec. 7677.12. Program evaluation and revision

(a) The department shall conduct an annual needs assessment of the inmate population which identifies educational needs. The findings of the needs assessment shall be documented in writing.

(b) A written evaluation of the academic education program and each of its components shall be conducted by the department as necessary, but at least annually.

(c) Such evaluation shall:

(1) examine the department's progress in meeting stated goals and objectives;

(2) describe program strengths and weaknesses at each facility;

(3) present staff and inmate views of the program; and

(4) offer recommendations and strategies for future developments and direction.

(d) The department shall document in writing the dates of such evaluations and the person(s) responsible for conducting them.

(e) The department shall design and implement a systematic curricula development and revision process for all departmental academic education programs which addresses the current identified needs of the inmate population and the findings of the annual program evaluation required pursuant to this section.