R501-19-12. Specialized Services for Programs Serving Children and Youth

A. Provisions shall be available for adolescents to continue their education with a curriculum approved by the State Office of Education.

B. Programs which provide their own school shall be recognized by an educational accreditation organization, i.e., State Board of Education or the National School Accreditation Board.

C. Individual, group, couple, and family counseling sessions or other appropriate treatment, including skills development, shall be conducted at least weekly, or more often if defined by the treatment plan. The consumer's record shall document the time and date of the service provided and include the signature of the counselor.

D. An accurate record shall be kept of all funds deposited and withdrawn with the residential facility for use by a consumer. Consumer purchases of over $20.00 per item, shall be substantiated by receipts signed by the consumer and appropriate staff.