DOC 379.18(1)(1) Each institution shall create minimum personal hygiene standards for its youth. Personal cleanliness shall be the responsibility of each youth.

DOC 379.18(2)(2) Institutions shall provide a minimum of 3 showering periods every 7 days for each youth in the general population. When possible, an institution shall permit youth to shower daily. Institutions shall provide clean undergarments, shirts and stockings at least 3 times every 7 days. Youth whose work or other activity makes it desirable shall be allowed more frequent bathing and changes of clothing.

DOC 379.18(3)(3) All of the following apply to grooming:

DOC 379.18(3)(a)(a) Each institution shall make policies and procedures governing personal hygiene, hair and use of cosmetics.

DOC 379.18(3)(b)(b) A youth’s hair shall not cover his or her eyes, disguise identity or conceal contraband.

DOC 379.18(3)(c)(c) Youth assigned to food preparation and serving areas shall be required to wear hairnets or other suitable hair covering.

DOC 379.18(3)(d)(d) Youth performing work assignments that may reasonably be considered to be hazardous shall be required to maintain suitably cropped hair or wear protective headgear for safety purposes.

DOC 379.18(4)(4) New identification photographs may be required of any youth whose appearance changes or is altered significantly during confinement as a result of change in hair style, hair length, facial hair growth or removal, maturation or other changes.

DOC 379.19(1)(1) An institution may not exceed the original design capacity of a room and the institution when assigning youth to rooms, except in an institution housing emergency under sub. (2), or to meet youth program needs. The original design capacity of a room and an institution is the occupancy, number of youth, for which a room and the institution was originally designed.

DOC 379.19(2)(2) If the secretary declares an institution housing emergency, the number of youth assigned to living quarters may exceed original design capacity. Conditions for youth assigned to a room in excess of the original design capacity shall be as humane as reasonably possible, consistent with available resources.

DOC 379.19(3)(3) There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race or religion in the assignment of youth to living quarters.

DOC 379.19(4)(4) The superintendent may consider the following factors before assigning a youth to a room:

DOC 379.19(4)(a)(a) The youth’s medical, psychological and psychiatric condition.

DOC 379.19(5)(5) Youth shall keep assigned living quarters clean, neat and orderly as directed by staff. Appropriate cleaning materials shall be made available for this purpose.

DOC 379.19(5)(a)(a) The institution shall provide youth with clean bed sheets, pillowcases and towels at least once every 7 days. The institution shall provide each youth with a standard issue of blankets and similar items necessary for physical comfort. Youth shall be responsible for their proper care.

DOC 379.19(5)(b)(b) The superintendent may establish appropriate policies and procedures to insure proper maintenance of living quarters.

DOC 379.20(1)(1) General Policy. The institution shall manage youth funds and permit or forbid spending to achieve the following objectives:

DOC 379.20(1)(a)(a) To promote the successful reintegration of youth into society through a policy designed to provide youth with funds available upon release that they can manage responsibly.

DOC 379.20(1)(b)(b) To prevent the exchange of contraband and victimization within institutions by prohibiting youth from carrying money and by requiring all youth funds to be deposited in accounts for the youth.