CO SB054

Requires school districts where jails or adult detention facilities are located to provide educational services to juveniles held for criminal proceedings as adults, upon request from facility officials.

Limits educational services to a maximum of 4 hours per week and exempts school districts if a safe environment cannot be provided or if the juvenile refuses services.

School districts with students with disabilities must comply with federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements.

Provides reimbursement mechanisms for school districts through multiple funding sources: pupil enrollment inclusion, per-pupil revenue reimbursement, and daily rates established for approved facility schools.

Requires facility officials and school districts to annually collect and report data on juveniles held, educational services provided, length of stay, and special education eligibility.