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FL S1266

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Stewart

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1003.52, Florida Statutes, governing educational services in Department of Juvenile Justice programs
  • Requires school districts to provide each student aged 16 or older in a juvenile justice education program with at least one opportunity per year to take the high school equivalency examination at no cost to the student
  • Maintains existing requirements that juvenile justice program students have access to appropriate courses and instruction to prepare for the high school equivalency examination
  • School districts remain responsible for providing or contracting for educational assessments, instruction, and special education services in juvenile justice prevention, day treatment, residential, and detention programs
  • Effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Educational Services in Department of Juvenile Justice Programs

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/8/2024

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