PART II-D. THRIVE ACADEMY
§1971. Legislative intent
A. It is the intent of the legislature to establish an independent, residential, public
school as a pilot school for certain at-risk students in grades six through twelve with the
express purpose of providing a more challenging educational experience to develop students
to their full potential through high expectations, personal support, and educationally
enriching activities.
B. The legislature finds that an independent, residential school for at-risk students
of this age can be an important cost-saving measure for the state because research shows that
investing in education for at-risk students in this kind of setting can lead to greater academic
success which can strengthen the future economy if those students avoid dropping out of high
school, resulting in less likelihood of unemployment, reliance on social-welfare programs,
and imprisonment.
Acts 2016, No. 672, §1, eff. July 1, 2017.