(a) A specialized secure detention facility shall provide facility youth all educational programs and services required by section 112 of the Education Law, Part 116 of Title 8 NYCRR, and all other applicable laws, statutes, and regulations. Youth must be provided with five and a half hours of instruction and educational programing during weekdays throughout the year.

(b) Programming shall be provided to youth who are beyond the compulsory attendance age or who have earned a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma. The program shall be a minimum of five and a half hours during weekdays throughout the year and shall include literacy, math, life skills and workforce development. The program shall be designed to provide an impactful and meaningful educational and vocational learning platform that meets youth’s individual needs.