Authority: IC 12-9-2-3

Affected: IC 12-12-5; 20 U.S.C. 107

Sec. 10. (a) This section applies to a manager trainee who is:

1. (1) receiving initial training, including classroom or on-the-job training; or
2. (2) in the probationary period.

(b) A manager trainee receiving initial training may be subject to disciplinary action as set out in this section for:

1. (1) a violation of; or
2. (2) failure to comply with;

a written rule or regulation of the training institution.

(c) A manager trainee in the probationary period may be subject to disciplinary action as set out in this section for a violation of, or failure to comply with any of the following:

1. (1) The provisions of this rule applicable to a licensed manager.

2. (2) The terms of an agreement between the:

   1. (A) state licensing agency; and
   2. (B) manager trainee;
3. for operation of a BEP facility.

4. (3) The terms of the permit for, or the agreement between the:

   1. (A) state licensing agency; and
   2. (B) custodial authority of;
5. the BEP facility to which the manager trainee is assigned.

(d) Documentation of disciplinary action shall be kept in the individual's personnel file.

(e) Disciplinary actions shall include the following:

1. (1) Formal counseling.
2. (2) A written action plan.
3. (3) Suspension from training.
4. (4) Termination of training and participation in the BEP.

(f) Disciplinary action will progress through the steps listed in subsection (e) for any of the following:

1. (1) The first violation or noncompliance under subsection (b) or (c).
2. (2) A failure to correct a violation or noncompliance under subsection (b) or (c).
3. (3) A repeated violation or noncompliance under subsection (b) or (c).

(Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 2-4-10; filed Aug 23, 2001, 2:30 p.m.: 25 IR 66; filed Nov 26, 2007, 10:19 a.m.: 20071226-IR-460070254FRA; readopted filed Nov 30, 2007, 4:47 p.m.: 20071226-IR-460070733RFA; readopted filed Nov 20, 2013, 9:02 a.m.: 20131218-IR-460130457RFA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2019, 11:55 a.m.: 20191211-IR-460190489RFA; readopted filed Oct 8, 2025, 3:17 p.m.: 20251105-IR-460240500RFA)