Section 403.11  Education

a)         Each child shall have the opportunity and shall be encouraged to complete high school or vocational training in accordance with his aptitude.

b)         Children excluded from school, or unable to benefit from usual school attendance, shall be provided education, training or work experience consistent with their needs and abilities.  Such alternate education shall meet the requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education.

c)         Children shall be permitted and encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities including sports, art and music to the extent of their interests, abilities and talents.

d)         The group home shall maintain contact with those serving the educational needs of its children and shall seek their cooperation to assure that:

1)         children are placed in appropriate grades and programs; and

2)         there is periodic evaluation of individual children.

e)         The group home shall insure that each child has available necessary school supplies, materials and equipment.