Policy
Juveniles detained for truancy offenses shall be delivered to the assigned School Resource Officer (SRO) or to a school staffer, when possible; otherwise, juveniles detained for truancy offenses shall be taken to the Youth Connection Center.
Definitions
Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.
- Juvenile: An individual who is under the age of eighteen (18) years.
- School Resource Officer: SRO's are assigned to Minneapolis Public Schools and work together with school administrators, students, the Juvenile Unit, and the community to ensure school safety and security.