Statutory Authority
The Florida Legislature has enacted important and comprehensive legislation regarding juvenile justice educational programs and the educational services provided by these programs. This legislation mandates a series of interrelated actions aimed at achieving and maintaining quality juvenile justice education throughout Florida.
To view this legislation, click on the links below:
- Section 1003.52, Florida Statutes -- Educational Services in Department of Juvenile Justice Programs
- House Bill 349 (1999) -- Relating to Juvenile Justice
- Rule 6A-6.05281, FAC -- Educational Programs for Youth in Department of Juvenile Justice Detention, Commitment, Day Treatment, or Early Delinquency Intervention Programs
- Section 1003.51, Florida Statutes -- Other Public Educational Services
See Chapter 2 of the 2001 Annual Report for more information relating to the statutory authority of JJEEP. Each indicator of the educational QA Standards references the specific legislation that pertains to that indicator and standard.


