County community schools and juvenile court schools: administration and operation.

Assembly Member Hadwick's proposal to modify the administration of California's county community schools and juvenile court schools would allow county boards of education to contract with any local educational agency within their jurisdiction, expanding current arrangements that limit partnerships to specific district types.

The legislation revises operational frameworks for both school categories. For county community schools, it enables county boards to establish management agreements with local educational agencies in their jurisdiction. For juvenile court schools, it broadens contracting options beyond the existing requirement to work with districts where facilities are located, permitting partnerships with any local educational agency in the county.

The bill outlines detailed requirements for memoranda of understanding between educational agencies and probation departments serving justice-involved youth. These agreements must address student intake evaluations within two business days of placement, establish transition planning for students returning to local schools, and include provisions for annual review of educational goals. County offices of education would need to post these agreements on their websites.