1. A. The licensee operating a residential group care facility that provides transitional programs or independent living programs shall comply with the requirements in this Chapter.
2. B. The licensee operating a transitional program or an independent living program shall not provide services related to these programs to a child less than 12 years of age.
3. C. The licensee that operates a residential group care facility providing a transitional program or an independent living program may request an alternative method of compliance as prescribed in R21-7-112 that ensures the safety and well-being of a child in care, age 12 and older, who participates in a transitional program or independent living program.

4. D. The licensee that operates a residential group care facility providing a transitional program or an independent living program shall provide adequate safety information and individualized instruction to promote:

   1. 1. The safe use of a substance or item that is required to be safeguarded under the Life Safety Inspection rules in A.A.C. Title 21, Chapter 8, Article 1;
   2. 2. The safe use of a substance or item that is necessary for self-sufficiency, such as laundry and cleaning supplies, tools, razors, and kitchen knives; and
   3. 3. The understanding of how to summon assistance in the event of an emergency.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2231 (September 29, 2023), effective November 6, 2023 (Supp. 23-3).