39-10-205. (Temporary) Program operation period -- participant assessment -- performance. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the Montana summer youth employment program must be conducted during the school vacation period occurring during the summer months.
     (2) In circumstances in which the local education agency operates a school on a year-round, full-time basis, Montana summer youth employment program activities may be offered to participants during periods that are the equivalent to a school summer vacation period.
     (3) (a) The service strategies for each participant must be based on an objective assessment of the academic levels, skill levels, and service needs of each participant.
     (b) Except as provided in subsection (3)(c), the assessment must include a review of basic skills, occupational skills, prior work experience, employability, interests, aptitudes, including interests and aptitudes for nontraditional jobs, supportive services needs, and developmental needs of the participant.
     (c) A new assessment of a participant is not required if the provider carrying out the program determines that it is appropriate to use a recent assessment of the participant conducted pursuant to another education or training program.
     (4) (a) Except as provided in subsection (4)(b), an individual service strategy must be developed for each participant to identify an employment goal, including, if appropriate, nontraditional employment, appropriate achievement objectives, and appropriate services for the participant. The strategy must take into account the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection (3)(a).
     (b) A new service strategy for a participant is not required if the provider carrying out the program determines that it is appropriate to use a recent service strategy for the participant conducted pursuant to another education or training program.
     (5) Service strategies for each participant must provide:
     (a) preparation for postsecondary educational opportunities, if appropriate;
     (b) strong linkages between academic and occupational learning;
     (c) preparation for unsubsidized employment opportunities, if appropriate; and
     (d) effective connections to intermediaries with strong links to the job market and local and regional employers.
     (6) The core indicator of performance success for the Montana summer youth employment program is the rate of successful completion by a participant of the program objectives as indicated on each individual's service strategy at the beginning of the program. (Terminates September 15, 2003--sec. 9, Ch. 525, L. 2001.)

     History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 525, L. 2001.