An at-risk youth is any secondary student grade seven through twelve who meets any three of the following criteria, subsections (a) through (f), or any one of criteria in subsections (g) through (m).
Has repeated at least one grade.
Has absenteeism that is greater than ten percent during the preceding semester.
Has an overall grade point average that is less than 1.5(4.0 scale) prior to enrolling in an alternative secondary program.
Has failed one or more academic subjects.
Is two or more semester credits per year behind the rate required to graduate.
Is a limited english proficient student who has not been in a program more than three years.
Has substance abuse behavior.
Is pregnant or a parent
Is an emancipated youth.
Is a previous dropout.
Has serious personal, emotional, or medical problems.
Is a court or agency referral.
Upon recommendation of the school district as determined by locally developed criteria for disruptive student behavior.
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