049-11 Wyo. Code R. §§ 11-16 - Education

(a) JDC's must provide adequate and secure space for conducting educational programs for juveniles in residence seven (7) days or longer.

(b) Educational programs must be equally available to all classification of juveniles, except when there is justification for restricting a juvenile's participation.

(c) The educational program shall:

(i) Be available a minimum of three (3) hours per day, Monday-Friday, during a regular school term, with time off for holidays, weekends and vacations; and

(ii) Have teacher contact every three (3) hour session.

(d) The exercise and recreation program shall not be considered in determining the minimum requirement for the educational program.

(e) A written body of procedures shall govern the JDC's academic and vocational education program, including program accreditation, staff certification and coordination with other programs and services in the community.

(i) Educational programs shall be designed to assist juveniles in keeping up with their studies and shall include contact and coordination with their home schools.

(ii) Educational programs shall include provisions for juveniles not otherwise enrolled in school to work on preparing for the High School Equivalency, or to work in credit courses or classes recognized by the Wyoming State Department of Education or local school district.

(iii) Educational programs shall include life skills and vocational training activities designed to improve the juveniles' employment and independent living capabilities.

(iv) Juveniles may participate in educational release programs authorized by the court having jurisdiction.

(v) The JDC shall utilize certified teachers and curriculum in the delivery of education services to juveniles. Copies of current credentials for each teacher shall be kept on file at the JDC or by the contracting entity.

(vi) An adequate number of educational personnel as dictated by education accreditation shall be available to provide identified educational programming.

(f) Juveniles shall be counseled regarding the importance of education and continuing their school attendance or re-enrolling in school upon discharge.

(g) Arrangements may be made for juveniles to enroll in higher education courses if the juveniles will be in the JDC long enough to benefit.

(h) Coeducational programs may be utilized in JDC's if adequate supervision is maintained.

(i) Educational programs shall include provisions for remediation and shall include special education services or referral to appropriate educational authorities for those in need.

(j) The educational program shall be supported by sufficient equipment and education materials that meet state education standards.

Notes

049-11 Wyo. Code R. §§ 11-16

Amended, Eff. 11/8/2017. Amended, Eff. 9/3/2021.