Sec. 4. (a) An inmate who wishes to participate in a specialized vocational program must submit a written application to the director. The application must be on a form prescribed by the department.
(b) The director shall review each application and, not more than thirty (30) days after receipt of the application, issue a written decision to the inmate.
(c) The director shall determine eligibility in accordance with this chapter. In addition, the director may consider any other relevant information contained in the inmate's written application that may have a bearing on the inmate's ability to successfully complete the specialized vocational program, including the inmate's demonstrated interest in the program.