Establishment of department of instruction; programs of study; enrollment of children in public schools.
1. The superintendent of a facility shall establish a department of instruction for the children of the facility, with programs of study corresponding so far as practicable with programs of study given in the elementary and high schools of this state.
2. The superintendent of a facility may:
(a) Arrange for industrial training and the teaching of various trades; and
(b) Purchase the supplies and equipment necessary for the teaching of such programs of study.
3. If deemed practicable and with the concurrence of the board of trustees of the county school district, the superintendent of a facility may allow children in the facility to be enrolled for instruction in the public schools within the county school district. If any children are so enrolled, the superintendent of the facility or the county school district shall provide transportation for the children to the public schools.
Last modified: February 25, 2006