Security

(1) The Center shall be responsible for providing a secure setting for the education of students. This space shall be adequate in size and conducive to instruction for the number of students required to be educated at the Center. (2) The Center shall supply appropriate staff to ensure the safety of students and Receiving LEA staff in the Center. The Center shall also ensure students are able to access educational services provided by the Receiving LEA. (3) Any security decision with respect to student or staff safety shall be within the purview of the Center’s director or their designee. A Center’s lack of staff or other necessary resources shall not absolve the Receiving LEA of its responsibility to provide appropriate educational services to incarcerated students. (4) If the Department receives notice that the Center is not providing a secure setting or access to educational services as set forth in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this Rule, the Department shall provide notice to the Commissioner of the Department of Children’s Services.