Texas Register, Volume 21, Number 80, Pages 10639-10789, October 29, 1996 Page: 10,693
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(1) The educational needs of each youth are initially
assessed upon admission to TYC.
(2) Individual educational records are requested from
previous schools.
(3) The individual case plan (ICP) developed for each
youth includes academic and vocational objectives for the youth.
(c) Institutions.the ICP.
(1) The institution continues to develop and implement
(2) TYC follows Texas Education Agency (TEA) policies
in identifying youth for special education services and in providing
the designated services.
(3) The basic education program includes reading, lan-
guage arts, math, science, social studies, computer literacy or infor-
mation technology system, and GED preparation courses. As needed,
a youth is scheduled for special education, remedial education, Eng-
lish as a second language, advanced academic, and prevocational or
vocational courses.
(4) Teachers provide competency based instruction to all
youth.
(5) Library materials meet approved educational, infor-
mational and recreational needs and interests of youth.
(6) Youth capable of receiving high school credits are
enrolled in appropriate courses and have an opportunity to receive
credit or partial credit for the courses.
(7) Youth who complete all TEA requirements for high
school graduation while enrolled in a TYC school may graduate from
the school or TYC will petition their home school for graduation from
that school.
(8) Age appropriate and capable youth who express
interest in obtaining a high school equivalency diploma participate
in GED preparatory programs and have an opportunity to complete
GED testing.
(9) Youth complete progress tests at designated dates to
determine their improvement since completing admission testing.
(10) A youth's educational participation and progress are
considered in decisions regarding the youth's privileges and progress
toward release.
(d) Halfway Houses and Contract Programs.
(1) TYC educational assessment information is shared
with the serving public school.
(2) The serving public school is responsible for complet-
ing additional assessments, as needed, including special education
review and admission procedures.
(3) Appropriate academic and vocational course assign-
ments are determined by the youth's school. Facility staff confer
with school officials to advocate for appropriate assignments.
(4) Daily study time and tutorial assistance are provided
to youth in the facility.(5) A youth's educational participation and progress are
considered in decisions regarding the youth's privileges and progress
toward release.
91.45. Career and Technology Education.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to provide for youth
career and technology education opportunities.
(b) Institutions.
(1) Each youth completes a vocational assessment. The
results of the assessment are considered when determining appropriate
placement for the youth.
(2) Youth complete a required life management skills
course in which they prepare an individual career plan.
(3) Youth have an opportunity to enroll in introductory
career and technology education 1 courses in conjunction with their
basic academic courses.
(4) Age, interest, safety, and basic literacy factors are
considered when placing youth in advanced pre-employment career
and technology education courses.
(5) Community vocational resources, including job place-
ment services and training programs, are utilized to supplement career
and technology agency resources.
(6) Career and technology training options are reviewed
regularly to determine their relevancy to employment opportunities
in the community.
(7) TYC uses business, industry, and community re-
sources in developing academic and vocational education programs
for selected youth.
(c) Halfway Houses and Contract Programs.
(1) Contract programs which focus on vocational training
receive youth assessed as eligible for advanced vocational training.
Such programs also provide opportunities for completion of high
school equivalency diplomas.
(2) Youth attending public schools have the opportunity
to enroll in career and technology education courses the same as other
youth attending the school.
(3) Youth beyond the compulsory school attendance age
may enroll in training programs other than those affiliated with the
public schools.
91.49. College/Technical Institute Financial Assistance.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to provide for an
opportunity for youth in TYC custody who are qualified and wish to
attend public or private institutions of higher education or technical
institutes in Texas to apply for TYC college or technical institute
financial assistance.
(b) Acceptance Criteria.
(1) All youth requesting financial assistance complete an
application and document:
(A) completion of a GED or high school diploma;
(B) completion of the TASP test;
(C) completion of the appropriate college admissions
examination, i.e., SAT or ACT;PROPOSED RULES October 29, 1996 21 TexReg 10693
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