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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 210. State Department of Education |
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Chapter 35. Standards for Accreditation of Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, and Career and Technology Schools |
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Subchapter 31. Standards for Educational Services in Day Treatment Programs |
SECTION 210:35-31-5. Number of hours taught
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- (a) As outlined by the Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare (AABH) in the STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT, 2ND EDITION, the number of hours taught shall be at least three (3) hours daily on regularly scheduled school days and shall be documented in the educational component of the treatment plan. Exception to the minimum hours of instruction shall be for verifiable cause in the interest of the child and documented by recommendations of the attending licensed psychologist, physician, and/or psychiatrist, and supported by recommendations of the treatment team with representation from the educational staff of the school. It shall be the responsibility of the day treatment, partial hospitalization program to provide for the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan in accordance with State standards and professional guidelines.(b) Instruction in an appropriate educational program shall be based on individual needs and should address reintegration into a full school day of six (6) hours. The instructional program for eligible children with disabilities shall be in accordance with the provisions of the IEP, as required by Federal regulations and State standards.(c) Upon application of a school district, the State Department of Education shall authorize an abbreviated day schedule for the education provided for students in a day treatment facility located within the district. A student receiving educational services in a day treatment facility within the district who attends for a full abbreviated day shall be counted in attendance for purposes of computing average daily membership for the district. [70 O.S. Supp. 1996, 1210.567](d) The Application for Accreditation shall serve as the district's application for these purposes. Original copies of the application shall be on file at the school district administration office and copies maintained at the building site level.