Okla. Admin. Code § 612:20-3-7

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 612:20-3-7 - Discipline

(a)Disciplinary measures. Disciplinary measures at the OSB and OSD will be consistent with Oklahoma Statutes, policy as established by the Commission for Rehabilitation Services, and regulations of publicly supported schools in the state of Oklahoma.

(b)Prohibitions. Facility policy prohibits:

(1) Shaking, striking, spanking, or other cruel treatment;

(2) Harsh, humiliating, cruel, abusive or degrading language;

(3) Denial of food or sleep;

(4) Work tasks that are degrading or unnecessary and inappropriate to the residential student's age and ability;

(5) Denial of private familial and significant other contact, including visits, phone calls, and mail, as a means of punishment;

(6) Use of chemical agents, including tear gas, mace, or similar agents;

(7) Seclusion;

(8) Extreme physical exercise;

(9) One resident punishing another resident:

(10) Chemical restraint;

(11) Mechanical restraint; and

(12) Violating residential student's rights.

(c)Separation. A resident may be removed from the group or group activity as a method of behavior management. The resident remains within hearing of an adult in an unlocked, safe, clean, well-lit, well-ventilated area.

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:20-3-7

Added at 10 Ok Reg 4643, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2459, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2215, eff 7-1-05