Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 15-11-55-1.5.6 - Students1. Students in a field study placement, a practicum, or vocational child care training program may assist in the care of the children when the following conditions have been met.2. Students who are 18 years of age or older and who are in a child care facility for 120 or more hours per licensure year shall have a record on file in the facility which shall contain the following: a. Name, date of birth, address, and phone number.b. Name and phone number of a contact person from the school or university placing the student.c. Date placement began and daily record of the hours a student is present.d. Mississippi State Department of Health Certificate of Immunization Compliance Form 121.e. Documentation that the criminal records check (fingerprinting) and child abuse central registry check have been completed and no records found, i.e., Letter of Suitability for Employment.f. Documentation of a minimum of one hour of orientation, within one week of placement, including but not limited to, the child abuse law and reporting procedures, emergency procedures, and facility discipline and transportation policies.3. Students who are under 18 years of age and who are in a child care facility for 120 or more hours per licensure year shall have a record on file in the facility that shall contain all of the above listed material with the exception of Item e. The facility shall document the time that a student is at the facility. No student shall be left alone with children unless an approved Letter of Suitability is on file.
15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-1.5.6
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-20-8.