Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 379 - Living conditions for youth in Type 1 secured correctional facilities
Section DOC 379.13 - Education programs

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code § DOC 379.13

Current through November 25, 2024

(1) Institutions shall make the following educational programs and services available to youth:

(a) Elementary education, as appropriate.

(b) Junior high school/middle school classes.

(c) Special education for students with exceptional educational needs.

(d) High school credit-generating classes.

(e) High school equivalency programs.

(f) Training in independent living skills.

(g) Pre-vocational and vocational/technical education including work experience.

(h) Reintegration services at the time the youth is released from the institution, including transfer of records and consultation with education staff at the school the youth will attend in the community.

(2) Teachers and staff shall meet state licensing or training requirements from the department of public instruction or the technical college system board. Teachers are required to obtain and maintain their required license or certification.

(3) A youth under the age of 18 years who has not earned a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma will participate in an education program as required by law.

(4) A youth 18 years or older who has not earned a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma may participate in educational or vocational programming, but is not legally required to participate.

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