1. A. The department shall enter into agreement(s) to fund the Star Academy Program which provides core curriculum through project based learning grounded in a positive classroom culture, social-emotional learning strategies, and safe spaces to build relationships with fellow students and educators. The program promotes student-led decision making, accountability, and leadership skills.
2. B. These services meet TANF Goal 3, to prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies by helping teachers better understand the gaps in executive functioning and the effect of poverty on students, establishing community service-based learning for students so that they can accept the perspectives of others, and workforce development alignment to assist students in gaining employability skills to begin their career pathway.
3. C. Eligibility includes any student selected by the school to participate in the program regardless of income.
4. D. Services are considered non-assistance by the agency.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. and R.S. 36:474.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Children and Family Services, Division of Family Support, LR 49:847 (May 2023).