The judge also heard testimony Tuesday over whether Bustamante, who was a 15-year-old high school sophomore when she was arrested, should continue to receive an education....
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Joyce denied a request in May from Bustamante’s attorneys that the Cole County Sheriff’s Office pay for Bustamante to continue her education through a distance learning program.
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White said Bustamante is being treated the same as other inmates and that he does not believe state law requires sheriffs to provide a public education. He said Bustamante has access to a book for a high school equivalency program.
Joyce said at the conclusion of the hearing that her opinion has not changed.
