Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1846FY0001 IMPACT--AMI's Alternative Education Program for Juvenile Offenders
Requester:		Nick Millar			Organization:		Associated Marine Institutes
Project Title:		IMPACT--AMI's Alternative Education Program for Juvenile Offenders			Date Submitted:		2/14/01 11:16:39 AM
Sponsors:		Charlie Bronson
Statewide Interest:		IMPACT provides alternative educational services to adjudicate youth throughout Florida.
Recipient:		Associated Marine Institutes			Contact:		Nick Millar
		5915 Benjamin Center Drive			Contact Phone:		(850) 386-6224
		Tampa 33634
Counties:		{Statewide}
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
AMI's IMPACT program serves 665 students. On average, these programs operate 3-6 months. Several trends have emerged such as increased focus on the preparation for both standard diplomas and GEDs, and increased enrollment in vocational programs. Apprenticeship programs have been tapped for the first time, and AMI have increased partnerships with both district and private vocational schools, community colleges, businesses and state departments. The request covers additional transportation costs over last year's allocations.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Successful graduates of AMI's IMPACT program earn a high school diploma of GED, complete at least one semester of college, vocational training or apprenticeship and receive job placement assistance. Research has demonstrated that a high school diploma is the strongest predictor of non-recidivism.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$1,158,855
Total cost of the project:			$4,380,855
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$3,222,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$1,093,260
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$1,158,855
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Keeps schools safer by providing alternative educational services to adjudicated youth.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Brevard County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		12/19/00