2170 - Educational Program for Juveniles in Adult Jail Policy

 

Policy 2170

INSTRUCTION 

Educational Program for Juveniles in Adult Jail 

If the state legislature appropriates designated funds, the district shall make a program of education available for individuals under the age of eighteen years who are incarcerated in the Franklin County adult jail facility. Such a program will be provided to eligible individuals who have not not graduated from high school, received a high-school equivalency degree, or otherwise completed a K-12 educational program. If the Franklin County jail does not house individuals under age eighteen, this policy will not apply. 

The superintendent or designee will develop procedures to implement state regulations establishing reporting, program compliance, audit, and such other accountability requirements for this program. The district may enter into contracts with Franklin County, Educational Service District 123, other school districts, or other qualified entities to implement the educational program as required by law.  

The district may only expend funds for the direct and indirect costs of maintaining and operating the program if the funds are appropriated by the legislature and allocated by the superintendent of public instruction for the exclusive purpose of maintaining and operating education programs for juvenile inmates incarcerated in adult jail facilities. The district may also expend allowable funds from federal and private grants, bequests, and gifts made for the purpose of maintaining and operating this program. The district may not expend excess tax levy proceeds authorized for school district purposes to pay costs associated with the program. 

Legal Reference:    Ch. 28A.194 RCW        Education programs for juveniles in  adult jails 

Adoption Date:     September 28, 2010