Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
Impact
The program specifically targets high schools located in municipalities with a high percentage of youths who have not graduated high school, thus focusing on areas with elevated risks for student dropout. This initiative seeks to engage students in structured programs that can offer guidance, discipline, and skills development through the JROTC structure. Additionally, it aims to evaluate the potential benefits of such a program in reducing dropout rates, improving behavior, and enhancing academic performance among at-risk students.
Summary
House Bill 1949 establishes a pilot program aimed at providing an alternative option for students facing disciplinary actions in designated public high schools. This program allows students to be placed into Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs instead of traditional disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. The intent is to improve educational outcomes for students who may be at risk of dropping out or facing severe disciplinary actions due to behavioral issues.
Contention
However, the bill may face scrutiny regarding its implementation and efficacy. Opponents might raise concerns about the appropriateness of placing students, particularly those with serious behavioral issues or special needs, into military-style programs. Questions surrounding the adequacy of support systems within JROTC for such students and how well these programs can address individual educational needs will likely be key points of contention. Furthermore, the expiration of the subchapter in 2019 raises questions about the long-term commitment to sustaining the program beyond its pilot phase.
Relating to procedures for the suspension, expulsion, or placement in a disciplinary alternative education program or juvenile justice alternative education program of a public school student enrolled in a school district.
Relating to a psychological assessment of homicidal risk of a public school student following the student's expulsion or placement in a disciplinary alternative education program for certain conduct.
Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular educational environment, including parental rights related to that transition, and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.
Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular classroom and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
Relating to placement of public school students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative in certain circumstances to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
Relating to placement of public school students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative in certain circumstances to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
Relating to placement of public school students with certain disabilities in disciplinary alternative education programs and juvenile justice alternative education programs.