SB 1248
juvenile detention centers; education programs.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve educational opportunities for young people in Arizona's juvenile detention centers and county jails. It requires counties to offer education programs to all eligible youth and establishes a system of funding through state education funds. The bill outlines specific formulas for calculating funding amounts, considering factors like the number of instructional days and any special needs of the students involved. It also addresses the transfer of educational records and the impact on accommodation schools.
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Thomas "T.J." Shope
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