Juvenile Justice Education
Florida law authorizes educational services in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs (s. 1003.52, F.S.) to ensure that all eligible students receive a high-quality education designed to meet their unique needs. The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) acts as the lead agency for the educational component in these programs and sets standards for curriculum and other support services. FDOE is committed to providing leadership to the students in DJJ programs with an overall objective of equipping them with skills necessary for continued education and employment.
Contacts
- Joey Nice, Director, Alternative Education
- DJJ Transition Representatives (PDF)
DJJ Annual Report
The DJJ Annual Report provides information regarding the progress made toward developing effective educational programs. The report consists of recommendations for system improvement, legislated requirements of DJJ and DOE, profiles of students in DJJ and other dropout prevention programs, student outcomes, and funding of educational programs.
- Developing Effective Education in the Department of Juvenile Justice Annual Report 2022-2023 (PDF)
- Developing Effective Education in the Department of Juvenile Justice Annual Report 2021-2022 (PDF)
- Developing Effective Education in the Department of Juvenile Justice Annual Report 2020-2021 (PDF)
- Developing Effective Education in the Department of Juvenile Justice Annual Report 2019-2020 (PDF)
- Developing Effective Education in the Department of Juvenile Justice Annual Report 2018-2019 (PDF)
- Archived Annual Reports
State Laws and Regulations
The Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) rule referenced below are specific to DJJ Education.
- s. 1001.31, F.S., Scope of district system
- s. 1003.51, F.S., Other public educational services
- s. 1003.52, F.S., Educational services in Department of Juvenile Justice programs
- s. 985.622, F.S., Multiagency plan for career and professional education (CAPE)
- Rule 6A-1.099812, F.A.C., Education Accountability for Department of Juvenile Justice Education Programs
- Rule 6A-1.099813, F.A.C., Education Program Improvement Process for Department of Juvenile Justice Programs
- Rule 6A-6.05281, F.A.C., Educational Programs for Students in Department of Juvenile Justice Detention, Prevention, Residential, or Day Treatment Programs