KRS 533.200: Form of sentencing for convicted persons who have not received a

graduation certificate or High School Equivalency Diploma -- Exceptions

for an individual with a severe intellectual disability.

(1) A person convicted of a misdemeanor or violation who has not received a

graduation certificate from high school or has not obtained a High School

Equivalency Diploma may, in addition to or in lieu of any other penalty provided

by law, be sentenced to attend and successfully complete a program designed

to improve his reading, living, and employment skills. Attendance at such

program shall be deemed a form of probation and all provisions of the law with

respect to probation, including restitution to victims, shall apply.

(2) A person convicted of a felony who has not received a graduation certificate

from high school or has not obtained a High School Equivalency Diploma may,

in addition to any other penalty provided by law, be sentenced to attend and

successfully complete a program designed to improve his reading, living, and

employment skills. Attendance at such program shall be deemed a form of

probation and all provisions of the law with respect to probation, including

restitution to victims, shall apply.

(3) The provisions of this section shall not apply to an individual with an intellectual

or other disability that is so severe that he would not reasonably be expected to

benefit from or complete the program.