When a youth is approved for admission to the youth transitional care facility, the facility must:
- (1) Provide adequate staff to meet the youth's assessed treatment needs;
- (2) Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan;
- (3) Collaborate with the school, legal representative, and parent or educational liaison to ensure timely and continuous access to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment;
- (4) Maintain regular communication with school representatives and attend school-related meetings;
- (5) Participate in the youth's individualized education program;
- (6) Maintain regular communication with the youth's legal representative;
- (7) Maintain a youth rights policy in accordance with chapter 71A.26 RCW; and
- (8) Support the youth in maintaining contact with their parent or legal representative.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 2024 c 376 ss 203 (1)(nn) and 227(44). WSR 25-09-007, s 388-843-0120, filed 4/3/25, effective 5/4/25.]