Educational Programs for Youth in Department of Juvenile Justice Detention, Commitment, or Day Treatment, Program
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6A-6.05281Educational Programs for Youth in Department of Juvenile Justice Detention, Commitment, or Day Treatment, Program
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 41 No. 18, January 28, 2015 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 6A-6.05281, F.A.C. is amended as follows:
Pursuant to Sections 1003.51 and 1003.52, and 1003.53, F.S., educational programs for students in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs shall be operated as follows.
(3)(c) Transfer of Educational Records. Each school district shall transfer records of students entering or exiting DJJ programs as provided in subsections 6A-1.0955(7)(b) and 6A-1.0014(2), F.A.C.
(4)(d) In accordance with Section 1003.51 1003.52, F.S., students placed in a detention center shall be evaluated to determine areas of academic need and strategies for appropriate intervention and instruction within five (5) school days upon entry.
(5)(b) The transition plan must include address, at a minimum:
(5)(d) Key personnel involved in re-entry transition activities for students returning to a school district must include, in addition to the personnel described in paragragh (5)(a) of this rule, and a representative from the Department of Economic Opportunity Career Center in the post-release district.
(6)(b)2. High school equivalency diploma preparation that meets course requirements as specified in Rule 6A-6.0571, F.A.C., and testing requirements as specified in Rule 6A-6.0201, F.A.C.
(8)(c) Compliance with the expenditure requirement in Section 1010.20, F.S., for programs provided directly by local school boards shall be verified by the Department of Education through the review of the district’s cost report as required by Section 1010.20, F.S. If school districts enter into contracts with contracted providers for these educational programs, an accounting of the expenditures, as specified in Sections 1003.51(2)(i) (g) and 1010.20, F.S., shall be required by the local school board.
(9) Contracts with Providers. School districts may provide services directly or may enter into a contract with a contracted provider to provide educational services to students in DJJ programs. Such contracts shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(9)(b) Access to district services, including, but not limited to, the following:
Rulemaking Authority 1003.51, 1003.52 FS. Law Implemented 1003.51, 1003.52 FS. History–New 4-16-00, Amended 5-19-08, 12-15-09,________.
