INFORMATION:
The Bethlehem Area School District is eligible to apply to the Private Industry Council of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., (PIC) under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) for funds to operate a Youth Program for 25 Handicapped Youths, ages 14 to 21.
The program serving mentally-challenged and multiple-handicapped students has been conducted at Liberty High School for the past twelve years. In addition to previous years' summer programming, this program will also offer follow-up activities throughout the school year.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the administration be authorized to submit an application to the Private Industry Council of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., for a Youth Program for Handicapped Youth, ages 14 to 21 for the 2002-2003 school year.