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Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.800 - Positions Requiring Certification

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Chief administrative officers must maintain an active certification as a
				  juvenile probation officer.
(b)
				  Facility administrators must maintain an active certification as a juvenile
				  supervision officer.
(c)
				  Supervisors in the direct chain of supervision over juvenile probation officers
				  must maintain an active certification as a juvenile probation
				  officer.
(d) Supervisors in the
				  direct chain of supervision over juvenile supervision officers must be
				  certified as a juvenile probation officer and/or juvenile supervision
				  officer.
(e) Supervisors in the
				  direct chain of supervision over community activities officers must maintain an
				  active certification as one or more of the following: juvenile probation
				  officer, juvenile supervision officer, or community activities
				  officer.
(f) Juvenile probation
				  officers, including any staff member whose position may require temporarily
				  performing the duties of a juvenile probation officer, must maintain an active
				  certification as a juvenile probation officer.
(g) Juvenile supervision officers, including
				  any staff member whose position may require temporarily performing the duties
				  of a juvenile supervision officer, must maintain an active certification as a
				  juvenile supervision officer.
(h)
				  An individual who is employed by a juvenile justice program and whose position
				  may require supervising juveniles in a non-secure setting within a juvenile
				  justice program must maintain an active certification as a community activities
				  officer, except as noted in subsection (i) of this section.
(i) Juvenile probation officers and juvenile
				  supervision officers, as defined by this chapter, do not require certification
				  as a community activities officer.
(j) Nothing in this chapter is intended to
				  require professionals who are providing services in their professional capacity
				  to obtain certification from TJJD. For purposes of this chapter, providing
				  services in a professional capacity is not considered supervising
				  juveniles.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.802 - Positions Eligible for Optional Certification

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The following individuals may be
				  certified as a juvenile probation officer, juvenile supervision officer, and/or
				  community activities officer if they meet the criteria for certification:
(1) quality assurance staff; and
(2) trainers of individuals in positions
				  requiring certification.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.804 - Dual Certification

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Individuals may
				  hold more than one certification by TJJD if they meet all criteria required for
				  each certification and their job duties are consistent with all certifications
				  held, except as noted in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) An individual may not hold an active
				  certification as a juvenile supervision officer and as a community activities
				  officer unless the individual is concurrently employed by more than one
				  department or facility.
(c)
				  Training received may be used for credit toward more than one type of
				  TJJD-issued certification if the topic is relevant to each certification sought
				  or held.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.850 - Continued Employment in a Position Eligible for Certification

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) To maintain an active certification under
				  this chapter, a certified officer must be employed:
(1) by a governmental unit or by a private
				  provider under a contract with a governmental unit; and
(2) in a position eligible for
				  certification.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.860 - Certification Process

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Submission of
				  Applications. All certification applications must be submitted through TJJD's
				  certification system.
(b) Training
				  Record. The department or facility must use TJJD's certification system to
				  record training received by individuals seeking certification.
(c) Deadline for Submission of Application.
				  The certification application must be submitted to TJJD no more than 180
				  calendar days after the date of initial employment.
(1) An individual whose application for
				  certification has not been submitted within this time frame:
(A) may not perform the duties of a certified
				  officer;
(B) may not count toward
				  any staff-to-juvenile ratio; and
(C) may begin performing the duties of a
				  certified officer and count toward staff-to-juvenile ratios only after the
				  application has been approved by TJJD.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.862 - Expiration of Certification

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Certifications issued by TJJD expire upon failure to submit a renewal
				  application before the end of the certification period plus any applicable
				  grace period or extension.
(b) A
				  certification period is the 24-month period that starts on the first day of the
				  month following the officer's birth month and ends on the last day of the
				  officer's birth month.
(c) The
				  first certification period also includes the time between the date of
				  certification and the officer's next birth month.
(d) The grace period is the one-month period
				  following the end of an officer's certification period.
(e) Extensions may be granted in accordance
				  with §
										344.870
				  of this title.
(f) An officer whose
				  certification is expired:
(1) may not perform
				  the duties of a certified officer;
(2) may not count toward any
				  staff-to-juvenile ratio; and
(3)
				  may begin performing the duties of a certified officer and count toward
				  staff-to-juvenile ratios only after a new application for certification has
				  been approved by TJJD.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.864 - Certification Renewal Process

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Submission
				  of Renewal Applications. All applications for renewal must be submitted through
				  TJJD's certification system.
(b)
				  Training Documentation. The department or facility must use TJJD's
				  certification system to document continuing education received by individuals
				  seeking a certification renewal.
(c) Criminal History Checks. A certification
				  renewal application must include verification that the applicant for
				  certification currently meets the criminal history standards set forth in this
				  chapter.
(d) Deadline for
				  Submission of Renewal Application.
(1) Renewal
				  applications:
(A) must be submitted before
				  the end of an officer's certification period; and
(B) may not be submitted earlier than 30 days
				  before the end of the officer's certification period.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.866 - Certification Status

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Active. A
				  status that indicates a certified officer meets the current requirements of
				  certification as set forth in this chapter and is eligible to perform the
				  duties of a juvenile probation officer, juvenile supervision officer, and/or
				  community activities officer, as applicable.
(b) Inactive. A status that indicates an
				  officer's certification has not expired but the officer is ineligible to
				  perform the duties of a certified officer because:
(1) the officer is no longer employed in a
				  position that either requires or is eligible for the certification
				  held;
(2) the officer has been
				  convicted of a disqualifying criminal offense; or
(3) the officer's application for
				  certification or renewal of certification is determined by TJJD to contain
				  deliberately false or misleading information.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.868 - Change from Inactive to Expired Certification

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
An inactive certification will expire on the date this
					 section takes effect if the deadline for submitting an application for
					 certification renewal has passed.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.870 - Request for Extension of Renewal Deadline

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Upon request, TJJD may grant an extension
				  of the deadline for certification renewal if TJJD determines there is good
				  cause to do so. Examples of good cause may include, but are not limited to,
				  extended periods of absence covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
				  or workers' compensation laws.
(b)
				  A certified officer on military leave will be granted an extension for an
				  amount of time equal to the period of military leave, up to a maximum of 24
				  months.
(c) If an officer does not
				  satisfy all requirements necessary to maintain an active certification by the
				  end of the extension period, the officer's certification expires.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.874 - Separation from Employment and Transfer from a Certified to a Non-Certified Position

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The department
				  or facility must notify TJJD's certification office in writing or through
				  TJJD's certification system within 10 calendar days after any of the following
				  events:
(1) the resignation or termination of
				  a certified officer; and/or
(2) the
				  transfer of a certified officer to a position neither requiring certification
				  nor eligible for certification.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.876 - Duty to Keep Certified Officers' Addresses Current

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A department or facility must ensure TJJD's certification
					 system reflects the last known address of each certified officer employed by
					 the department or facility.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.878 - Duty to Notify TJJD of Address Changes

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A certified officer who separates from employment with a
					 department or facility must notify TJJD's certification office of all address
					 changes occurring after separation from employment until the certification
					 expires or is reactivated, revoked, or voluntarily
					 relinquished.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.880 - Reactivation, Restoration, or Transfer of Certification Records

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If an individual with an inactive or
				  expired certification is hired in a position requiring certification, the
				  employing department or facility must request through TJJD's certification
				  system that the individual's record be reactivated (if inactive) or restored
				  (if expired). If the individual was most recently employed as a certified
				  officer by a different department or facility, the employing department or
				  facility must also request through TJJD's certification system that the
				  individual's certification record be transferred.
(b) When a certification is reactivated or
				  restored or a record is transferred, all criminal history checks set forth in
				  Subchapter C of this chapter apply. The request for reactivation, restoration,
				  or transfer must include verification that all required criminal history checks
				  have been completed.
(c) When
				  reactivating an inactive certification, the continuing education requirements
				  set forth in §
										344.640
				  of this title apply.
(1) All training
				  received during the current certification period may be used to meet the
				  continuing education requirements in §
											344.640
				  of this title.
(2) The individual
				  may receive credit for training received during a period of inactive
				  certification. All rules in this chapter regarding relevance and documentation
				  of the training apply.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 344 - EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING › Subchapter G - CERTIFICATION › Section 344.884 - Voluntary Relinquishment of Certification

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A certified officer may submit to TJJD's
				  certification office a signed, notarized request to voluntarily relinquish
				  his/her certification for any reason. TJJD may accept or deny the
				  request.
(b) An individual who has
				  voluntarily relinquished his/her certification may or may not be eligible for
				  future certification, as determined solely by TJJD.
(c) A certification that has been voluntarily
				  relinquished may not be reactivated. If future certification is sought, the
				  individual must comply with initial certification requirements as set forth in
				  this chapter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 345 - JUVENILE JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS › Subchapter A - DEFINITIONS AND APPLICABILITY › Section 345.100 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The following terms, as used in this chapter, have the
					 following meanings unless otherwise expressly defined within the
					 chapter.
(1) Juvenile--A person who is
				  under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, confined in a juvenile justice
				  facility, or participating in a juvenile justice program.
(2) Juvenile Justice Facility ("facility")--
(A) A facility, including the facility's
				  premises and all affiliated sites whether contiguous or detached, that:
(i) serves juveniles under juvenile court
				  jurisdiction; and
(ii) is operated:
(I) wholly or partly by or under the
				  authority of the governing board or juvenile board; or
(II) by a private vendor under a contract
				  with the governing board, juvenile board, or governmental unit.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 345 - JUVENILE JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS › Subchapter A - DEFINITIONS AND APPLICABILITY › Section 345.110 - Applicability

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Unless otherwise noted, this code of
				  ethics applies to all juvenile justice professionals.
(b) The code of ethics is intended to ensure
				  that juvenile justice professionals adhere to the level of professionalism
				  required by TJJD as the licensing agency issuing the certification.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 345 - JUVENILE JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS › Subchapter B - POLICY AND PROCEDURE › Section 345.200 - Policy and Procedure

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Juvenile probation departments, juvenile justice programs,
					 and juvenile justice facilities must adopt and implement written policies and
					 procedures to ensure that all code of ethics violations are reported to:
(1) the administration of the juvenile
				  probation department, juvenile justice program, or juvenile justice facility;
				  and
(2) TJJD.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 345 - JUVENILE JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS › Subchapter C - CODE OF ETHICS › Section 345.300 - Adherence and Reporting Violations

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) To
				  ensure the safety, protection, and welfare of the juveniles and families served
				  by the juvenile justice system, juvenile justice professionals must adhere to
				  the code of ethics set forth in this chapter.
(b) Juvenile justice professionals must
				  report to the appropriate authorities and/or entities any unethical behavior or
				  violations of the code of ethics.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 345 - JUVENILE JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS › Subchapter C - CODE OF ETHICS › Section 345.310 - Code of Ethics

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The people of
				  Texas expect juvenile justice professionals to exhibit honesty and respect for
				  the dignity and individuality of human beings and display a commitment to
				  professional and compassionate service.
(b) As described by §344.810 and §
										349.307 of
				  this title, TJJD may take disciplinary action against the certification or deny
				  certification of a juvenile justice professional who is found by TJJD to have
				  violated the code of ethics.
(c)
				  Juvenile justice professionals must adhere to the following code of ethics
				  principles:
(1) Juvenile justice
				  professionals must:
(A) abide by all federal
				  laws, federal guidelines and rules, state laws, and TJJD administrative
				  rules;
(B) respect the authority
				  and follow the directives of the juvenile court and governing juvenile
				  board;
(C) respect and protect the
				  legal rights of all juveniles and their parents and/or guardians;
(D) serve each child with concern for the
				  child's welfare and with no expectation of personal gain;
(E) respect the significance of all elements
				  of the justice and human services systems and cultivate professional
				  cooperation with each segment;
(F)
				  respect and consider the right of the public to be safeguarded from the effects
				  of juvenile delinquency;
(G) be
				  diligent in their responsibility to record and make available for review any
				  and all information that could contribute to sound decisions affecting a child
				  or public safety;
(H) report
				  without reservation any corrupt or unethical behavior that could affect a
				  juvenile or the integrity of the juvenile justice system;
(I) maintain the integrity and
				  confidentiality of juvenile information, not seek more information than needed
				  to perform their duties, and not reveal information to any person who does not
				  have authorized access to the information for a proper, professional use;
				  and
(J) treat all juveniles and
				  their families with courtesy, consideration, and dignity.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 347 - TITLE IV-E FEDERAL FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS › Section 347.100 - Title IV-E Federal Foster Care Reimbursement Program

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Juvenile
				probation departments that seek reimbursement through Title IV-E of the Social
				Security Act (42 United States Code §670 et seq.) must comply with:
(1) all grant requirements
				associated with the Title IV-E Federal Foster Care Reimbursement Program as
				documented in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's state financial
				assistance contract; and
(2) all
				federal and state laws and rules relating to Title IV-E reimbursement.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter A - PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, AND APPLICABILITY › Section 348.100 - Purpose

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
This chapter establishes minimum operational, programmatic,
					 and educational standards for juvenile justice alternative education programs
					 in Texas.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter A - PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, AND APPLICABILITY › Section 348.102 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
When used in this chapter, the following words and terms
					 have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
					 otherwise.
(1) Absent Days--The actual
				  number of instructional days a student enrolled in the JJAEP is not in
				  attendance for a minimum of four hours.
(2) Attendance Days--The actual number of
				  instructional days a student enrolled in the JJAEP is in attendance for a
				  minimum of four hours.
(3)
				  Community Activities Officer--Has the meaning assigned by §
										344.100 of
				  this title.
(4) Inactive
				  Status--Attendance status assigned to a student in which the student remains
				  enrolled but is not counted as absent or present.
(5) Intensive Physical Activity--Rigorous
				  physical activity that involves rhythmic, repetitive physical movement that
				  uses large muscle groups and results in an increase in heart rate and
				  respiration. This term does not include activities required as part of a
				  physical education class.
(6) JJAEP
				  Administrator--A juvenile probation department employee designated by the chief
				  administrative officer or governing board of a juvenile probation department as
				  the person responsible for the overall management of the JJAEP.
(7) JJAEP Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
				  Extract--An automated process to extract and submit modified case records from
				  the juvenile probation department's case management system to TJJD.
(8) JJAEP Staff Member--Any full-time,
				  part-time, temporary, or seasonal employee or volunteer performing
				  JJAEP-related duties.
(9) Juvenile
				  Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)--An educational program operated
				  by the juvenile board designated to serve students pursuant to Chapter 37,
				  Education Code.
(10) Juvenile
				  Probation Department (Department)--Has the meaning assigned by §
										344.100 of
				  this title.
(11) Juvenile Probation
				  Officer--Has the meaning assigned by §
										344.100 of
				  this title.
(12) Juvenile
				  Supervision Officer--Has the meaning assigned by §
										344.100 of
				  this title.
(13) Sending School
				  District--The school district that sends the notice of expulsion and/or
				  documentation needed for a student to enroll in a JJAEP.
(14) TJJD--Texas Juvenile Justice
				  Department.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter A - PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, AND APPLICABILITY › Section 348.104 - Interpretation and Applicability

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Use of
				  the Words "Including" and "Includes." When used in this chapter, the words
				  "including" and "includes" are to be understood as introducing a non-exhaustive
				  list, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(b) Applicability. This chapter applies to
				  JJAEPs operated under Section
				  37.011,
				  Education Code.
(c) Records
				  Retention. For purposes of this chapter, any standard that requires
				  documentation to be maintained but does not specify the length of the retention
				  period means at least two years past the end of the school year in which the
				  student exited the JJAEP unless the local records retention schedule specifies
				  a longer retention period.
(d)
				  Policies and Procedures. Any policy or procedure required by this chapter must
				  be established by the juvenile board that is responsible for the operation of
				  the JJAEP.
(e) Parent
				  Notifications.
(1) Any requirement in this
				  chapter for the JJAEP to provide a notice to a student's parent, guardian, or
				  custodian applies only if:
(A) the student is
				  under 18 years of age; or
(B) the
				  student is 18 years of age or older and:
(i)
				  has provided written consent;
(ii)
				  the student has a disability and has authorized the parent, guardian,
				  custodian, or other designated individual to receive the notification under a
				  supported decision-making agreement, as referenced in Chapter 1357, Estates
				  Code;
(iii) the student is a
				  dependent student as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code and
				  the notice relates to education services; or
(iv) the notification is one that the parent
				  would have received under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
				  before the student reached 18 years of age.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter A - PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, AND APPLICABILITY › Section 348.106 - Waivers and Variances

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Unless expressly prohibited by another TJJD standard, an
					 application for a waiver or variance of any standard in this chapter may be
					 submitted in accordance with §
										349.200 of
					 this title.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.200 - Program Administration and Organization

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Mission of the JJAEP.
(1) Academically, the mission of the JJAEP
				  shall be to enable students to perform at grade level.
(2) The mission statement must be located in
				  the JJAEP's policies and procedures manual and in the student code of
				  conduct.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.202 - Personnel Administration

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Personnel
				  Records. The JJAEP administrator must have access to a personnel file for each
				  employee or person working at the JJAEP who is included in any program ratio.
				  The file must include verification that any required certifications are
				  current.
(b) Training Records. For
				  each employee or person working at the JJAEP who is included in any program
				  ratio, the JJAEP program administrator must have access to documentation
				  verifying that the individual has completed all training required by this
				  chapter.
(c) New Employee
				  Orientation. All staff members expected to work at the JJAEP for six weeks or
				  longer must receive an orientation training prior to having direct,
				  unsupervised access to students.
(1)
				  Orientation training must occur within the first two weeks of the staff
				  member's employment.
(2)
				  Documentation of completion of orientation training and agendas must be
				  maintained, including staff signatures on training sign-in sheets.
(3) Orientation must include training on:
(A) safety and security procedures, including
				  emergency exit drills and the JJAEP's disaster safety plan;
(B) identification and reporting of serious
				  incidents and child abuse, neglect, and exploitation as required by Chapter 358
				  of this title;
(C) writing incident
				  reports;
(D) student code of
				  conduct;
(E) behavior management
				  program;
(F) transporting
				  students;
(G) crisis intervention,
				  including how to report suicidal ideation or behavior;
(H) distribution of medication;
(I) restraint policy;
(J) student grievance procedures;
				  and
(K) job descriptions, including
				  duties and responsibilities of the assigned position.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.204 - Data Collection and Case File Information

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Data Collection and Reporting.
(1) JJAEP EDI
				  Extract.
(A) Unless an alternate data entry
				  system has been approved by TJJD, the JJAEP administrator or designee must
				  ensure that:
(i) statistical and programmatic
				  data for each student, as required by the JJAEP Electronic Data Interchange
				  (EDI) Specifications, are accurately documented and entered into the juvenile
				  probation department's automated case management system; and
(ii) the JJAEP EDI Extract is submitted to
				  TJJD no later than the 10th calendar day of each month following the reporting
				  period.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.206 - Curriculum

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Required Courses and Additional Areas of
				  Study.
(1) At a minimum, the JJAEP must
				  provide the following courses at the JJAEP:
(A) English language arts;
(B) mathematics;
(C) social studies; and
(D) science.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.208 - Program Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Special
				  Education.
(1) The JJAEP, in collaboration
				  with the sending school district, must ensure that a student with a disability
				  who receives special education services is provided educational services that
				  will support the student in meeting the goals identified in the individualized
				  education program established by a duly constituted admission, review, and
				  dismissal (ARD) committee, in accordance with Section
				  37.004,
				  Education Code, and federal requirements.
(2) The following ARD committee documentation
				  must be maintained for each special education eligible student:
(A) the most recent full and complete ARD
				  meeting paperwork;
(B) the
				  manifestation determination ARD meeting paperwork; and
(C) the most recent evaluation of eligibility
				  for special education services.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.210 - Student Attendance Accounting

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Administrator's Responsibility. The JJAEP administrator must ensure that
				  attendance records for all students enrolled in the JJAEP are accurately
				  documented, maintained, and reported to TJJD.
(b) Aggregate Attendance Accounting.
(1) The expulsion category of each student
				  enrolled must be recorded on the student attendance records.
(2) A specific character on the student
				  attendance record must be used to identify a student's status as present,
				  absent, or inactive.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.212 - Inter-Local Cooperation

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Parent,
				  Guardian, or Custodian.
(1) Progress reports
				  must be given to the student and the student's parent, guardian, or custodian a
				  minimum of once every 120 school days.
(2) Except in cases where a parent, guardian,
				  or custodian withdraws a student, the JJAEP must notify the student's parent,
				  guardian, or custodian in writing of the student's withdrawal from the JJAEP
				  prior to the withdrawal date unless the date is not known prior to the
				  withdrawal. The JJAEP must maintain this documentation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.214 - Physical Plant

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The JJAEP must
				  conform to all applicable federal, state, and local ordinances and codes. Each
				  JJAEP must have on file the most recent inspections (i.e., health and fire)
				  conducted by the local governmental authority having jurisdiction.
(b) The number of occupants in the JJAEP may
				  not exceed the rated capacity as determined by the appropriate fire authority.
				  The JJAEP must maintain documentation from the appropriate fire authority for
				  the rated capacity of each classroom and for the entire building.
(c) The classroom space and common areas must
				  be adequate to meet the programmatic requirements for each student enrolled and
				  in attendance in the JJAEP, including sufficient seating and desks or
				  tables.
(d) All fixtures, including
				  any emergency lighting, must be in working order.
(e) Repairs must be made promptly to all
				  furniture, equipment, and fixtures currently in use that are not in safe
				  working order.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.216 - Safety, Security, and Emergency Response

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Security Plan. The JJAEP must have a
				  written plan that addresses security:
(1)
				  within the JJAEP building(s);
(2)
				  on the JJAEP campus;
(3) at
				  JJAEP-sponsored events that take place off campus property; and
(4) during transportation of JJAEP students;
				  if applicable.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.218 - Restraint Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The JJAEP must
				  adhere to the restraint requirements set forth in Chapter 341, Subchapter G, of
				  this title, except as noted in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Personal restraints may be used by any
				  JJAEP staff member trained in the approved personal restraint technique in
				  accordance with training requirements set forth in Chapter 341, Subchapter G,
				  of this title.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.220 - Serious Incidents

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The JJAEP must adhere to the requirements related to
					 serious incidents set forth in Chapter 358 of this title.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.222 - Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The
				  JJAEP must adhere to the requirements related to abuse, neglect, and
				  exploitation set forth in Chapter 358 of this title.
(b) The JJAEP must have zero-tolerance
				  policies and practices regarding sexual abuse, as defined in Chapter 358 of
				  this title, that provide for administrative and/or criminal disciplinary
				  sanctions.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter B - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.224 - Student Code of Conduct

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Adoption.
(1) The JJAEP student code of conduct must be
				  adopted annually by the juvenile board and must describe and define in writing
				  the JJAEP's behavior management system.
(2) The JJAEP administrator must:
(A) conduct an annual review of the student
				  code of conduct after the conclusion of each school year and before the
				  beginning of the next school year; and
(B) no later than October 1 of each year,
				  submit to TJJD documentation verifying the review was completed.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter C - ACCOUNTABILITY › Section 348.300 - TJJD Performance Reports

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) TJJD completes
				  a JJAEP performance assessment report as required by the General Appropriations
				  Act (GAA). The report addresses factors identified by the GAA. TJJD provides
				  each JJAEP administrator and each chief administrative officer with a copy of
				  the report.
(b) At mandatory JJAEPs
				  (i.e., JJAEPs whose operation is required by law), the JJAEP administrator must
				  provide a copy of the report to the juvenile board and to the superintendent of
				  each school district that participates in the JJAEP.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 348 - JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter D - FUNDING › Section 348.400 - Funding for JJAEPs

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Funding for
				  JJAEPs is provided in accordance with requirements in the General
				  Appropriations Act.
(b) TJJD will
				  not release funds to a JJAEP until it has received the following:
(1) memorandum of understanding with
				  completed signature page(s), as required by §
											348.200 of
				  this title;
(2) student code of
				  conduct for the current school year; and
(3) school calendar.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 349 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS › Subchapter B - WAIVER › Section 349.200 - Waiver or Variance

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Waiver.
(1) Who May Request. Unless expressly
				  prohibited by another standard, the juvenile board, chief administrative
				  officer or facility administrator may submit a request for waiver of any
				  standard adopted by the Commission. If the chief administrative officer or
				  facility administrator submits a request for waiver, the chief administrative
				  officer or facility administrator shall notify in writing the juvenile board
				  simultaneous with submission of the request to the Commission.
(2) Contents of Request. The written request
				  for waiver shall be submitted on a form provided by the Commission and shall:
(A) explain why compliance with standards
				  cannot be achieved immediately;
(B)
				  explain the impact the waiver would have on compliance with other
				  standards;
(C) explain how
				  substantial compliance with the intent and purpose of the standard for which a
				  waiver is requested will be achieved through alternative methods or means;
				  and
(D) explain how the health and
				  safety of juveniles will be maintained during the duration of the
				  waiver.
(3) Length of
				  Waiver. Waivers granted by the Commission under this section shall not exceed
				  one year. The juvenile board, chief administrative officer or facility
				  administrator may request one subsequent waiver extension which, if approved,
				  shall not exceed one year.
(4)
				  Review of Request. In the event a request for waiver is denied, the juvenile
				  board or chief administrative officer may request a review by the Board. The
				  review of the waiver request shall occur at the next Board meeting where
				  waivers will be considered, provided that there is adequate time to place the
				  item on the Board's agenda.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 349 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS › Subchapter C - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND HEARINGS › Section 349.300 - Requests for Disciplinary Action

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Department, Facility or Juvenile Board Requests.
(1) Code of Ethics Violations. The chief
				  administrative officer, facility administrator or juvenile board shall forward
				  a copy of an internal investigation based upon a code of ethics violation to
				  the Commission. The internal investigation shall serve as a request for
				  disciplinary action. At the time the chief administrative officer or facility
				  administrator makes the request for disciplinary action, the chief
				  administrative officer or facility administrator shall simultaneously notify in
				  writing the juvenile board.
(2)
				  Criminal Conduct. The chief administrative officer, facility administrator or
				  the juvenile board shall submit a written request for disciplinary action to
				  the Commission within 10 working days after obtaining notice that a Certified
				  Officer has been convicted of or received deferred adjudication for any offense
				  listed under §
											344.400
				  of this title. A request for waiver or variance under §
											349.200 of
				  this chapter may not be requested for this section unless the certified
				  officer, chief administrative officer or facility administrator received a
				  pardon.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 349 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS › Subchapter C - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND HEARINGS › Section 349.305 - Commission Initiated Disciplinary Action

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Commission may initiate disciplinary action
					 when:
(1) the Commission discovers
				  through a monitoring visit, compliance audit or as a result of receiving notice
				  in any other manner that an individual currently certified by the Commission
				  does not meet the requirements under §344.810 of this title;
(2) the Commission confirms that a Certified
				  Officer has committed a Code of Ethics violation; or
(3) the Commission confirms that abuse,
				  neglect or exploitation has occurred in a juvenile justice department, program
				  or facility.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 349 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS › Subchapter C - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND HEARINGS › Section 349.307 - Disciplinary Sanctions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Under the
				  authority of § 141.064 of the Texas Human Resources Code, the Commission
				  may, upon a determination that censure is warranted, impose one of the
				  following actions for a violation of law or a Commission administrative rule:
(1) revocation of an officer's
				  certification;
(2) suspension of an
				  officer's certification; or
(3)
				  reprimand of a certified officer.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 349 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS › Subchapter C - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND HEARINGS › Section 349.308 - Disciplinary Guidelines

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The purpose of
				  these guidelines is to:
(1) provide a
				  framework for analysis by staff members, administrative law judges, and the
				  Board in the making of recommendations in disciplinary matters;
(2) promote consistency in the exercise of
				  sound discretion by Board members in certification and disciplinary matters;
				  and
(3) provide guidance in the
				  resolution of potentially contested matters.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 349 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS › Subchapter C - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND HEARINGS › Section 349.310 - Effect of Request for Disciplinary Action

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
When the Commission receives a request for disciplinary
					 action under §
										349.300
					 of this chapter or when the Commission initiates a disciplinary action under
					 §
										349.305
					 of this chapter, the Commission shall give the Certified Officer subject to the
					 disciplinary action preliminary notice in accordance with §
										349.330
					 of this chapter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 11 - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT › Chapter 349 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS › Subchapter C - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND HEARINGS › Section 349.311 - Disciplinary Sanctions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The Board shall
				  permanently revoke the certification of any officer, or permanently deny the
				  application of a person if, after a contested case hearing, it is determined
				  that the officer or applicant:
(1) engaged in
				  or solicited any sexual contact or a romantic relationship with a
				  juvenile;
(2) possessed or
				  distributed child pornography;
(3)
				  is convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication for, a felony level offense
				  against a person or an offense that requires registration as a sex offender
				  under Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure; or
(4) is convicted of, or placed on deferred
				  adjudication for, a felony level violation of the controlled substances
				  provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, committed in the workplace or
				  while on duty as a certified officer.