The Amendment as follows to align with the current Florida Statute 1003.51 and Rule 6A-1.045111.  The School Board will ensure that at least 95% of the Florida Education Finance Program funds generated by students in juvenile justice programs or in education programs for juveniles under Florida Statute 9085.19 be spent on instructional costs for those students.  Juvenile justice nonresidential schools may provide instruction based on the hourly equivalent (1,250 instructional hours) of the 250-day calendar.

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Clay County has had a positive working relationship with the DJJ.  The relationship has yielded a solid communication system whereby the District liaison meets on a regular basis with DJJ officials and with returning students and parents.  The importance of effective communication is further highlighted by the need to place students in the most appropriate educational setting.

To continue the collaborative agreement with the DJJ so as to expedite the educational setting of a returning student in the most positive environment possible so that the student experiences success.  With this agreement, students will experience a seemless transition back into the Clay school system.

The school district will work closely with the DJJ in order to increase the success rate of returning students.  In addition, the District liaison will coordinate all services between the DJJ and the assignment of the appropriate setting for the student.

Approval of the amendment between the Department of Juvenile Justice and the School Board of Clay County.