Different students have different educational goals and learning styles, thus establishing differing educational needs. To provide for these differences, the Leon County School Board hereby authorizes and instructs the Superintendent to plan for and establish alternative educational schools and programs, in accordance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules, which provide for the needs of the differing school populations. Programs focus on improving student performance in specific subject areas. Programs may also serve students in or from more than one school. Special learning environments for disruptive students.
Programs focus on academic instruction as well as improving student adjustment or behavior.
Educational programs designed to meet the special needs of students who are pregnant, who are married or who are parents. Intensive English Programs consisting of courses designed to help students who have native languages other than English to develop basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English. Alternative education programs provided for school age students in any HRS or community based residential youth services program. In the establishment and operation of such schools and programs, the staff shall make every effort to provide for the differing needs of the students in Leon County, and shall maintain such records on each child as are required by state law and regulations. Provision shall be made for students who are disruptive, disinterested or unsuccessful in the regular school programs.