Illinois Administrative Code
Title 20 - CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Part 2405 - SCHOOL DISTRICT #428
Section 2405.20 - Juvenile Educational Programs
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 52, December 27, 2024
a) The opportunity for educational programs shall be available in the Department and through the Department of Juvenile Justice School District #428. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to require educational opportunities for all committed persons, except as otherwise provided in Section 2405.60 or in Sections 3-6-2 and 3-9-1 of the Unified Code of Corrections. Department of Juvenile Justice educational programs shall include:
b) Committed youth shall be assessed upon being received in the Department to determine academic abilities.
c) In determining the most appropriate educational programs, the Department shall consider, among other factors, the committed youth's composite scores on achievement tests, the safety and security of the facility or any person, staff recommendations, requirements for admission to specific programs, administrative concerns, and the committed youth's institutional behavior, disciplinary record, educational record and projected release date.
d) In youth centers, committed youth may be eligible to enroll in:
f) Committed youth shall be required to attend and actively participate in classes for which they are enrolled and shall be subject to discipline under 20 Ill. Adm. Code 2504 (Discipline and Grievances), unless absent due to verified illnesses, approved visits, court writs, furloughs, discipline, lockdowns or other reasons approved by the Chief Administrative Officer. Active participation shall mean, but shall not be limited to, instances in which the committed youth is attentive, responsive and cooperative and completes assigned work.
g) Committed youth shall adhere to attendance requirements of the educational program in which they are enrolled:
h) Committed youth may be removed from educational programs due to: