1. (1) A youth is eligible for specialized treatment at a youth transitional care facility if the dedicated review committee determines or verifies the youth:

   1. (a) Is DDA-eligible under chapter 388-823 WAC or is assessed to have a diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder, or another neurological condition or other genetic condition;
   2. (b) Is over age 13 but under age 18;
   3. (c) Has accessed all appropriate and available less restrictive services and the youth's assessed health care needs exceed what is available in the community;
   4. (d) Has a severe psychiatric diagnosis;

   5. (e) Experiences a severity, intensity, and frequency of behavior that:

      1. (i) Significantly impairs the youth's functioning; and
      2. (ii) Prevents the youth from being safely supported in a less restrictive setting; and
   6. (f) Needs and is likely to benefit from specialized treatment.
2. (2) For the purposes of this section, "appropriate" means a less restrictive service recommended by the youth's treating professional.
3. (3) The facility will not admit or detain a youth who declines or refuses to be voluntarily admitted to the facility.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 2024 c 376 ss 203 (1)(nn) and 227(44). WSR 25-09-007, s 388-843-0020, filed 4/3/25, effective 5/4/25.]