WAIVERS

1. (a) An IBHS agency may submit a written request to the Department for a waiver of a specific requirement in this chapter.
2. (b) The Department may grant a waiver unconditionally or subject to conditions that shall be met. The Department may revoke a waiver if conditions required by the waiver are not met.

3. (c) A waiver request will be granted only in exceptional circumstances and if the following are met:

   1. (1) The waiver does not jeopardize the health and safety of the children, youth or young adults served by the IBHS agency.
   2. (2) The waiver will not adversely affect the quality of services provided by the IBHS agency.
   3. (3) The intent of the requirement to be waived will still be met.
   4. (4) Children, youth or young adults will benefit from the wavier of the requirement.
   5. (5) The waiver does not violate a Federal or State statute or regulation.