63B-1.002. Definitions.

To establish the standards and requirements for the department’s career-related programs, the following words shall have the meanings indicated:

(1) Cooperative Agreement- Agreement signed locally and at the state level to define shared educational responsibilities with the Florida Department of Education and the Department of Juvenile Justice, and School Districts and the Department of Juvenile Justice as defined in Sections 1003.52(1) and (14), F.S.

(2) Department – The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

(3) Juvenile Justice Education Survey – An instrument assessing the degree of juvenile justice educational resources, partnerships and outcomes.

(4) Program – A contracted or state-operated residential or non-residential facility funded by the department, providing educational services to committed youth.

(5) Career Education – There are three types of career education:

(a) Type 1 career education programs teach personal accountability skills and behaviors that are appropriate for students in all age groups and ability levels and that lead to work habits that help maintain employment and living standards.

(b) Type 2 career education programs include Type 1 program content and an orientation to the broad scope of career choices, based upon personal abilities, aptitudes and interest. Exploring and gaining knowledge of occupation options and the level of effort required to achieve them is an essential prerequisite to skill training.

(c) Type 3 career education programs include Type 1 program content and the competencies or the prerequisites needed for entry into a specific occupation.

Rulemaking Authority 985.618(4), 985.622, 985.64 FS. Law Implemented 985.618(4), 985.622 FS. History–New 5-17-07, Amended 7-16-20.