Section 401.220  Health and Safety Requirements

a)         Responsible staff at every Illinois facility subject to this Part shall maintain and make available for review a copy of the most recent inspection report issued by the State Fire Marshal.  (For purposes of this subsection (a), a program operated within a facility that houses public school students or is otherwise used for public school purposes shall not be considered to be located in a "facility subject to this Part" because 23 Ill. Adm. Code 180 applies.)  To the extent that evidence of compliance is routinely issued by state or local fire, building, or health authorities, or is required to be issued by the regional superintendent of schools, Illinois and out-of-state facilities' staff shall maintain and make available such evidence of compliance with applicable codes.  Any such documentation shall clearly identify the issuing authority.

b)         Responsible staff at every facility subject to this Part shall develop a written policy and procedures for safeguarding students' privacy and dignity during toileting, diapering, and other activities of personal care, as appropriate for the student population served.  Facility staff shall adhere to such policy and procedures at all times and shall make copies available upon request.

c)         Responsible staff at every facility subject to this Part shall develop a written policy addressing the administration of medication to students who may require it.  Each facility's policy shall conform to the requirements set forth in Sections 10-20.14b and 10-22.21b of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/10-20.14b and 10-22.21b].  Facility staff shall adhere to this policy at all times and shall make copies available upon request.

d)         Every facility subject to this Part and all materials used by students shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.

e)         Smoking and the use of tobacco products by students shall not be permitted on the campus of any facility subject to this Part.

f)          The policies of every facility subject to this Part shall allow visitation at any time, with or without prior notice, by personnel from the State Board of Education or the school district of residence of any enrolled student.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 8818, effective April 25, 2006)