R501-15-8. Physical Environment

(1) Each therapeutic school provider shall provide indoor common areas for group activities, that may include a gymnasium, recreation area, cafeteria, classrooms, library, and lounge. (2) Each therapeutic school provider shall comply with the following regarding the physical aspects of the facility: (a) each common area space contains at least 30 square feet per client; (b) there are at least three feet between beds and two feet at the end of each bed; (c) each bedroom ceiling is at least seven feet high; (d) each multiple-occupant bedroom contains at least 50 square feet per client, and each single occupant bedroom contains at least 80 square feet per client, excluding storage space; and (e) each client has at least 30 cubic feet of private storage space. (3) Each therapeutic school provider shall provide a school desk or table, light, and chair for each client.