That may  be  true, Ridgefield, but children that are institutionalized in a mental health environment need to be able to earn  their public school credits.  For every month or year that the youth are locked up for dysfunctional behavior(s), they also need ongoing educational tools and credits to be able to function when they're released from a place like North Star.  Stifle a child's education today and you turn lose tomorrows revolving door felon.