Indiana Administrative Code
Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
Article 2 - DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Rule 4 - Blind and Visually Impaired Services-Indiana Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprise Program
Section 4-18 - Leave of absence
Current through March 20, 2024
Authority: IC 12-9-2-3
Affected: IC 12-12-5; 20 U.S.C. 107
Sec. 18.
(a) A licensed manager may request and take an approved leave of absence for a period up to twenty-four (24) months for the following purposes:
(b) At least fifteen (15) business days in advance, the licensed manager shall submit a written notice to the state licensing agency of the following:
If fifteen (15) business days' notice is not possible, the manager shall give notice as soon as practicable. The state licensing agency shall send a written response to the manager and shall indicate whether the leave is approved as requested. Upon request from the state licensing agency, the licensed manager shall provide medical documentation of the need for the leave and concerning the duration of the leave.
(c) If a leave of absence is for six (6) months or less, a licensed manager has the right to retain the assigned BEP facility throughout the period of the leave. A licensed manager must select an individual, approved in advance by the state licensing agency, to operate the facility in the manager's absence. During the leave, the licensed manager shall remain responsible for:
If the licensed manager requests an extension of a leave beyond six (6) months from the beginning of the approved leave, the provisions of subsection (d) shall apply.
(d) Leave of absence for a period greater than six (6) months and up to two (2) years. If the leave of absence is for a period greater than six (6) months, a licensed manager shall not have the right to retain the manager's assigned BEP facility, and the following requirements apply:
(e) The manager's license may be suspended for thirty (30) days according to disciplinary procedures under any of the following circumstances:
(f) The state licensing agency may require specific training of a licensed manager upon returning from a leave of absence of one (1) year or more.
(g) After a leave of absence, a licensed manager requesting assignment to a BEP facility may request additional training, subject to the provisions of section 19 of this rule concerning continuing education.