La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CLXIII-305

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section CLXIII-305 - Student Participation in Jump Start Programs

A. Each LEA participating in a regional team shall establish policies and procedures for students participating in an approved jump start program. Such policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. credits earned through approved jump start program courses and training experiences shall appear on each such student's official transcript and shall satisfy graduation requirements as applicable;

2. assessments required pursuant to Bulletin 118 shall be administered to each such student;

3. all services to which each such student attending public school would be entitled if attending the school in which he is enrolled full-time for all courses, including but not limited to special education services pursuant to the student's individualized education plan, shall be provided; and

4. each LEA that provides transportation for students within its jurisdiction shall also provide students participating in Jump Start transportation services within the same jurisdiction.

B. LEAs shall provide information as required by the LDE for all students participating in Jump Start internships at the completion of the semester in which the Carnegie credit is earned. Information shall include, but not be limited to, student attendance, student performance, student and employer responsibilities, and student completion of a workplace safety orientation consistent with the Jump Start pathway.

C.

1. Each LEA participating in a regional team shall make available to all students the courses and training experiences included in approved Jump Start programs in order to meet career diploma graduation requirements or to satisfy elective credit requirements.

2. Jump start programs shall include a required career readiness course to teach students the employability skills needed to succeed in a high-performance work organization, including workplace, interpersonal, communication, leadership, and basic soft skills. The focus of career readiness courses shall be to teach students transferable skills necessary to succeed in the ever-changing workplace through teamwork, problem solving, communication, and self-management.

D. Enrollment of students in courses offered by approved course or training providers shall satisfy the requirements of Louisiana's compulsory attendance laws.

E. Each LEA participating in a regional team shall assure that all students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, including transitional ninth grade, are afforded the opportunity to participate in and benefit from approved Jump Start programs. Students who have not yet completed required core academic content may participate in Jump Start programs if deemed appropriate by the LEA, in order to assist them in:

1. facilitating the transition from middle school or junior high school to high school;

2. improving study skills;

3. building self-esteem and social skills;

4. developing critical thinking and problem-solving strategies;

5. acquiring employment skills;

6. promoting self-reflection and self-advocacy skills;

7. increasing school attendance;

8. improving attitudes toward school;

9. avoiding dropping out of school; and

10. establishing life and career goals.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CLXIII-305

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 40:1327 (July 2014), Amended by LR 412108 (10/1/2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:7, R.S. 17:183.2, and R.S. 17:2930.