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Education and Juvenile Justice
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Special Education Services
Youth with disabilities are entitled to special education services in the juvenile justice system under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Confidentiality of Education Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the confidentiality of student education records, including those of juvenile offenders.
Detention Alternatives
Juvenile law promotes alternatives to detention that are educational in nature, such as diversion programs and community service.
Transition Services
Juvenile justice systems provide transition services to assist youth returning to their communities and traditional schools after release.
Life Skills Education
Programs in the juvenile justice system often include life skills education to prepare youth for adulthood.
Right to Education
Juvenile law ensures that incarcerated juveniles have the right to education, which must comply with state standards.
Rehabilitative Programs
Juvenile justice systems provide rehabilitative programs that aim to educate youth on constructive behaviors and skill development.
Access to Higher Education
Many programs aim to provide juvenile offenders with the opportunity to pursue higher education, including offering college courses while detained.
Expungement of Juvenile Records
Educational programs within juvenile justice settings often include information on how to clear a juvenile record, facilitating reintegration into society.
Right to Counsel
Juveniles have the right to legal representation, which is crucial for understanding their educational rights and protections within the justice system.
Due Process in School Disciplinary Actions
Juvenile offenders are entitled to due process, including fair procedures and hearings, in school disciplinary actions to determine appropriate educational consequences.
Parental Involvement in Educational Decisions
Laws encourage parental or guardian involvement in the educational decisions and planning of juvenile offenders to ensure a support system for the youth's educational needs.
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