Florida Scholars Academy Celebrates the Launch of the New Unified Education System for Juvenile Justice Youth
This New School System Will Serve as a National Model to Improve Educational Opportunities and Career Pathways for Juvenile Justice-Involved Students in Florida
Caption: Leaders from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and Florida Virtual School watch the ribbon cutting ceremony, launching Florida Scholars Academy
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (July 2, 2024) – On Monday, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Florida Virtual School (FLVS) announced that the Florida Scholars Academy (FSA), the new unified education system for DJJ students, is operational across Florida. The partnership between DJJ and FLVS will now provide in-person instruction for students within all 38 DJJ residential commitment programs.
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