Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Children and Families
DCF 021-99 - Safety and Permanence
Chapter DCF 52 - Residential Care Centers For Children And Youth
Subchapter V - Program Operation
Section DCF 52.43 - Education
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) CLASSROOM SPACE. On-grounds school programs shall have classroom space that is in compliance with the requirements of chs. SPS 361 to 366, the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code and applicable local ordinances.
(2) STUDY SPACE. A center shall provide residents with appropriate space and supervision for quiet study after school hours.
(3) ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. A center shall provide or arrange for resident access to up-to-date reference materials and other educational resources. These educational materials and resources shall meet the educational needs of residents.
(4) OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS. A center admitting persons through Wisconsin's interstate compact on placement of children from other states shall have on file educational history and achievement reports for those admissions. A center serving out-of-state residents with exceptional educational needs shall in addition comply with s. 48.60(4), Stats., on payment of educational charges.
(5) EDUCATIONAL RECORD. A center shall maintain a separate educational record for each resident as part of the resident's case record. The educational record shall include the results of educational assessments, educational goals and progress reports.
See s. DCF 52.41(1) (b) for educational program service requirements described in a center's operating plan.