Student Rights for Justice-Engaged Youth

The Boulder Valley School District is committed to supporting our justice-engaged students with the necessary resources, services, and alternative education options. 

HB 24-1216 defines a justice-engaged student as a student who is involved in the criminal justice system in any capacity, including, but not limited to, adjudication, probation, ticketing, detention, diversion, commitment, or community supervision.

Justice-Engaged Youth Contact 

Sennen Knauer, Director, Student Support Services
sennen.knauer@bvsd.org
(720) 561-4327

Academic Support and Mental Health Resources

Justice engaged youth have the right to a graduation and promotion plan, appropriate credit for coursework completed while justice-engaged, and prompt enrollment or re-enrollment following a request. Once a student is eligible to enroll, the school, with the support of our designated point of contact, will help ensure a pathway to graduation and access to mental health support if appropriate and available.  Examples of support include, but are not limited to: 

• Support from EARSS (Expelled, At-Risk Student Support) Partner 
• Academic: College and Career Planning, plan to support credit acquisition towards graduation, consultation for additional academic supports (as needed) 
• Mental Health: School based, referral to outside providers 
• Alternative programming options and alternative solutions to a comprehensive school.  
• Community Based: Referral to the Juvenile Assessment Center