CFS PPM2
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3236 Education

 

The Child Welfare Case Management Provider shall assure that the child's education needs are assessed and met, and shall coordinate with the local school district and request copies of school records.  The coordination shall include a discussion of how to ensure the child’s stable placement in school, and if needed, how transportation will be provided to assure the child can stay in the same school. (See PPM 5254.) 

 

  1. Special services shall be pursued when a need is identified or suspected.  These may include but are not limited to the following special services:
    1. An education advocate
    2. IEP or 504 Plan
    3. Vocational rehabilitation services
    4. GED or Alternative Diploma
    5. SSI
    6. Accredited Kansas Virtual School   
  2. The youth shall work toward completing a high school education, GED or other alternate education plan. A GED can only be explored if a youth:
    1. has dropped out of school and cannot be persuaded to return to school.
    2. is 18 years old.
    3. is two or more years behind his or her grade level.  
  3. Youth shall be informed the school district in which they are enrolled or reside must award a high school diploma if the youth meets minimum graduation requirements and a diploma is requested by the youth.  Youth are eligible if they were in the custody of the Secretary of DCF at any time after turning 14 years of age and are at least 17 years of age.