LAC 48:I.5521. Admission and Release

A. No individual whose needs cannot be met by the facility shall be admitted to it. The needs of these individuals shall be determined by an evaluation team approved by the funding agency. The number of individuals admitted to the facility shall not exceed its rated capacity and its provisions for adequate programming. The facility shall admit only those individuals who have had a comprehensive evaluation by an appropriate state-approved evaluation team covering physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors. B. The regulations and procedures concerning admission, readmission, and release shall be summarized and available. C. Procedures shall be established so that parents or guardians who request the release of their child are counseled concerning the advantages and disadvantages of such release. When the facility wishes to dismiss or transfer an individual, there shall be written evidence of the reason for the transfer, and, except in an emergency, 30 days prior knowledge, and ordinarily the written consent of the student's parents and the funding agency. At the time of any permanent release or transfer, there shall be recorded a summary of findings, progress, and plans, if any. D. In the event of any unusual occurrence, including serious illness or accident, impending death, or death, the student's next of kin, or the person who functions in that capacity (a guardian or citizen advocate) shall be notified promptly. Also, the funding agency will be notified at this same time.