DOC 379.11(5) (5) Dietary laws.

DOC 379.11(5)(a) (a) To the extent possible, the institution shall plan meals so that youth may maintain a nutritious diet while complying with dietary restrictions prescribed by the youth’s approved religion.

DOC 379.11(5)(b) (b) An institution may accommodate youth requests for special foods for religious observances.

DOC 379.11 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 379.12 DOC 379.12 Leisure time activities. Each institution shall provide the youth in the general population with structured and approved leisure time activity, including outdoor recreation, on a regular basis consistent with security, available resources and the priorities of school attendance, scheduled programs and work. Outdoor leisure time activities shall be provided when weather conditions do not pose a risk to health and safety.

DOC 379.12 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 379.13 DOC 379.13 Education programs.

DOC 379.13(1) (1) Institutions shall make the following educational programs and services available to youth:

DOC 379.13(1)(a) (a) Elementary education, as appropriate.

DOC 379.13(1)(b) (b) Junior high school/middle school classes.

DOC 379.13(1)(c) (c) Special education for students with exceptional educational needs.

DOC 379.13(1)(d) (d) High school credit-generating classes.

DOC 379.13(1)(e) (e) High school equivalency programs.

DOC 379.13(1)(f) (f) Training in independent living skills.

DOC 379.13(1)(g) (g) Pre-vocational and vocational/technical education including work experience.

DOC 379.13(1)(h) (h) Reintegration services at the time the youth is released from the institution, including transfer of records and consultation with education staff at the school the youth will attend in the community.

DOC 379.13(2) (2) Teachers and staff shall meet state licensing or training requirements from the department of public instruction or the technical college system board. Teachers are required to obtain and maintain their required license or certification.

DOC 379.13(3) (3) A youth under the age of 18 years who has not earned a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma will participate in an education program as required by law.

DOC 379.13(4) (4) A youth 18 years or older who has not earned a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma may participate in educational or vocational programming, but is not legally required to participate.

DOC 379.13 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 379.14 DOC 379.14 Social services. Each institution shall provide social services for youth. The superintendent shall insure sufficient licensed social worker time to deliver the services necessary to meet the identified goals and objectives in each youth’s individual case plan consistent with s. DOC 371.10 (4).

DOC 379.14 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 379.15 DOC 379.15 Health services.

DOC 379.15(1) (1) Youth shall have access to health care services.

DOC 379.15(2) (2) Ordinary medical and dental care shall be provided to youth consistent with s. 938.505 (1), Stats.

DOC 379.15(3) (3) Qualified health care providers shall provide health care based on professionally recognized standards in accordance with state and federal requirements.

DOC 379.15 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 379.16 DOC 379.16 Food and liquids.

DOC 379.16(1) (1) The department shall provide nutritious food for all youth. Meals shall satisfy standards of nutrition which meet or exceed the recommended dietary allowances of the food and nutrition board of the national academy of sciences of the national research council and the department of public instruction.