Section 5101:2-9-45 - Scholars residential center(A) A scholars residential center (SRC) is a center that meets all of the following: (1) The center is a certified affiliate in good standing of a national organization with a mission to help underserved children in middle school and high school in a comprehensive manner that:(a) Is academically focused and service-oriented and in a family-like setting.(b) Is voluntary and uses a competitive selection process.(2) Is private and not-for-profit.(3) Does not receive Title IV-E funding or any associated Title IV funds related to child welfare.(4) Only accepts direct placement of children placed by their parents or legal guardians.(B) A private non-custodial agency (PNA) operating as a scholars residential center (SRC) is to comply with all applicable rules of Chapters 5101:2-5 and 5101:2-9 of the Administrative Code. If there is a conflict between a requirement of any provision in this rule or any provision of Chapter 5101:2-5 or 5101:2-9 of the Administrative Code, the provisions of this rule will take precedence.(C) A scholars residential center is exempt from the following:(1) Any policy or component of policy that is not specific or relevant to the SRC.(3) Case plans or service plans.(4) Recreation and leisure activity requirements, provided that the center has a recreation area available and permits children to swim and has a person present, who has completed life-saving or water safety training.(5) Visiting and communications policies, provided that the center ensures the children have contact with their family.(6) Treatment focused requirements established for residential agencies.(D) A SRC is permitted to request agency waivers.(E) The SRC training requirements for staff include:(1) Orientation training, with a minimum of twenty hours of orientation within the first thirty days of hire before staff are able to be alone with the children, as described within rule 5101:2-9-03 of the Administrative Code.(2) Current American red cross, American heart association, or equivalent first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification as described within rule 5101:2-9-03 of the Administrative Code.(3) One hour of annual trauma training.(F) A center will provide notification and documentation of critical incidents to the child's parent(s) or legal custodian(s).Ohio Admin. Code 5101:2-9-45
Effective: 1/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 01/01/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5103.03, 5103.021
Rule Amplifies: 5103.03, 5103.021