1616.1 Each child-placing agency which accepts students as interns for field placements shall:

1. (a) Develop a written plan describing their tasks and functions;
2. (b) Provide a copy of the plan to each student and his or her school;
3. (c) Require personal references and a criminal records and child abuse clearance;
4. (d) Designate a staff member to supervise and evaluate the students; and
5. (e) Develop a plan for orientation and training of students in the philosophy of the agency, needs of the children in care, and of their families.

1616.2 A student shall not assume the responsibilities of any paid staff member.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 3033, 3041 (May 11, 1990).