California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §1120.1: (a) In furtherance of the purpose of the Department of the Youth Authority to protect society from the consequences of criminal activity, the department’s educational programs shall focus on value-bas

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This statute directs the Department of Youth Authority to establish educational programs focused on character education and ensure wards without high school diplomas are enrolled in appropriate education and graduation planning.

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(a) In furtherance of the purpose of the Department of the Youth Authority to protect society from the consequences of criminal activity, the department’s educational programs shall focus on value-based character education, emphasizing curriculum leading to a crime-free lifestyle. In furtherance of this goal, the department shall establish the office of the Superintendent of Education. The Superintendent of Education shall oversee educational programs under the jurisdiction of the department. (b) The department shall ensure that each ward who has not attained a high school diploma or equivalent shall be enrolled in an appropriate educational program as deemed necessary by the department. (c) The department shall develop a high school graduation plan for every ward identified pursuant to subdivision (b).

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