RPSs must:

1. (1) Develop and follow behavior management policies and procedures that are approved by the department. Behavior management policies must include personnel:

   1. (a) Using positive methods of guidance and behavior management that promote self-control, self-responsibility, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation; and

   2. (b) Not doing any of the following:

      1. (i) Corporal punishment;
      2. (ii) Verbally abusive, neglectful, humiliating, intimidating, or frightening behavior management;
      3. (iii) Withholding food, water, clothing, shelter, bedding, rest, sleep, or hygiene or toilet access;
      4. (iv) Strenuous work or exercise as a form of behavior management;

      5. (v) Restraints, except:

         1. (A) In emergency situations, such as those that would threaten the physical safety of the students or personnel; or
         2. (B) For personnel trained in behavior management including the use of restraints;
      6. (vi) Involuntary seclusion including, but not limited to, time-out rooms in which residential students are locked and cannot exit;
      7. (vii) Delegating behavior management responsibilities to students; or
      8. (viii) Denying residential students the right to visit or communicate with parents, guardians, or siblings as a disciplinary measure; and
2. (2) Immediately provide the LD licensor with new or revised policies and procedures reflecting any changes to behavioral management methods.

[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 441 s 3, RCW 74.15.020, and chapter 43.216 RCW. WSR 26-03-054, s 110-146-0210, filed 1/15/26, effective 2/15/26.]