CS for SB 598 - Juvenile Justice Education Programs Summary

• Revises the multiagency career education plan for juvenile justice programs to include virtual education options, barriers elimination, and annual review requirements with updated implementation deadlines of 2015-2016.

• Authorizes instructional personnel at all juvenile justice facilities to access student records from district school systems without facility size restrictions.

• Requires the State Board of Education to establish student performance measures and education program performance ratings based on career and technical education outcomes, with comprehensive accountability and program improvement processes replacing minimum threshold standards.

• Expands educational service requirements to include high school equivalency examination preparation and testing center support, individualized transition plans developed collaboratively with school districts, and career education programs with specific requirements by program type and length of stay.

• Establishes new reporting requirements for student outcomes including diploma attainment, industry certifications, postsecondary enrollment, employment status, and reoffending rates, with annual reports due by February 1.