The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding juvenile detention center education programs by prohibiting accommodation schools from counting students as in attendance on days they are enrolled in county jail or juvenile education programs. Specifically, it would clarify that a county may operate and fund these education programs through existing accommodation schools, while requiring that the services provided to students in these programs be distinctly reported in financial records and budget requests.

Additionally, the bill allows county school superintendents to establish and administer funds to support these education programs, ensuring that any excess funds are used to enhance classroom spending. It also mandates that if a county previously funded a juvenile education program through an accommodation school, the student count for that school must be adjusted accordingly for the first year of operation under the new provisions. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the management and funding of educational services for youth in detention while ensuring compliance with educational standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-913