Section 83-16-006 - Educational Programs Educational opportunities shall be available to all juveniles except where there is substantial justification for restricting a juvenile's participation.
006.01 The educational program shall be available a minimum of three hours per day during the days the local school district holds classes. The exercise and recreation program shall not be considered in determining the three-hour minimum required for the educational program.006.02 Educational programs shall be designed to assist juveniles in keeping up with their studies, and shall include contact and coordination with their home schools.006.03 Educational programs shall include provisions for remedial and may include special education services for those juveniles in need of such services.006.04 Educational programs shall include provisions for juveniles not otherwise enrolled in school to work on preparing for a GED or to work in credit courses/classes recognized by the Nebraska Dept. of Education or local public school district.006.05 Educational programs should include life skills courses and vocational training activities designed to improve juveniles' employment and independent living capabilities.006.06 The educational program shall be supported by sufficient equipment and educational materials that meet state education standards. Adequate program room/space shall be made available during school hours.006.07 Juveniles may participate in educational release programs as authorized by the court having jurisdiction.006.08 The facility shall utilize certified teachers and curriculum in the delivery of educational services to juveniles. Copies of current credentials for each teacher shall be kept on file at the facility or by the contracting entity.006.09 An adequate number of educational personnel shall be available to provide identified educational programming. Paid educational personnel may include, but not limited to, teachers, para-professionals and tutors. Volunteers are also encouraged to be utilized.006.10 Juveniles should be counseled regarding the importance of education, continuing their school attendance or re-enrolling in school upon discharge.006.11 Arrangements may be made for youth to enroll in higher education courses if the youth will be in the facility long enough to benefit from such.83 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 16, § 006