Who is the youngest graduate in the world?

Michael Kearney
Born	January 18, 1984 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Known for	Child prodigy, youngest person ever to graduate from college (age 10)

Who pays for health care for prisoners?

Yes. Under T.C.A. § 41-4-115(a), all counties are required to provide medical care to prisoners incarcerated in the county jail. Also, the United States Supreme Court has held that prisoners have a constitutional right to receive necessary medical care while in custody.

What is the average lifespan of a high school dropout?

Statistically, high school dropouts live shorter, less fulfilling lives. Statistics show that dropouts have a life expectancy of nine years less than graduates.

How old is the average high school graduate?

United States. The twelfth grade is the twelfth school year after kindergarten. It is also the last year of compulsory secondary education, or “high school”. Students are often 17–18 years old.

Why should prisoners be educated?

Studies conducted over the last two decades almost unanimously indicate that higher education in prison programs reduces recidivism and translates into reductions in crime, savings to taxpayers, and long-term contributions to the safety and well-being of the communities to which formerly incarcerated people return.

How many prisoners are educated?

GEDs in prison We found that of the 33% of all formerly incarcerated people (age 25+) who hold GEDs as their highest degrees, the vast majority (73%) received them in prison. In total, we find that almost 27% of formerly incarcerated people attained a GED while incarcerated.

Should criminals be educated?

If the criminals in prison are provided with education and work skills, their life could turn towards a better and crime free future. Education may help them to become responsible citizens. Thus, efforts should be put in to provide opportunity of learning and education to even the criminals in prisons.