Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 14. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that reasonable accommodations are made to ensure that juveniles with disabilities are housed in a manner that provides for their safety and security, and that appropriate facility programs and activities are accessible.

(b) Single occupancy rooms shall be available, when indicated, for the following:

1. (1) Juveniles with severe medical disabilities.
2. (2) Juveniles suffering from serious mental illness.
3. (3) Sexual predators.
4. (4) Juveniles who are likely to be exploited or victimized by others.
5. (5) Juveniles who have other special needs for single housing.

(c) Juveniles with disabilities are provided with the following:

1. (1) Rooms or housing units that provide for integration with other juveniles.
2. (2) Programs and services that are modified or specifically accessible, or both.
3. (3) Staff who are appropriately trained to assist juveniles who cannot otherwise perform basic life functions.
4. (4) Education, equipment, facilities, and the support necessary to perform self-care and personal hygiene in a reasonable private environment.

(d) This is a mandatory standard.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-4-14; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA)