§ 12-17.2-5-18.7 — Violations posing immediate threat to life or well-being of child; orders

Indiana § 12-17.2-5-18.7

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 17.2: DAY CARE REGULATION
• Ch. 5: Regulation of Child Care Homes

Text

7. (a) The division shall adopt rules under
IC 4-22-2 to establish a list of violations of this article that would pose
an immediate threat to the life or well-being of a child in the care of a
licensee.
(b) If an employee or agent of the division determines that a
violation described in subsection (a) exists, the division shall:
(1) issue an emergency or another temporary order under IC 4-21.5-4 requiring the licensee to immediately cease operation of
the child care home; and
(2) contact the parent or guardian of each child enrolled in the
child care home to inform the parent or guardian:
(A) that the division has issued an order to require the licensee
to cease operation of the child care home; and
(B) of the reason for the order to cease operation;
pending the outcome of proceedings conducted under sections 20
through 22 of this chapter.
(c) An emergency or another temporary order issued by an
employee or agent of the division must be approved by the director.
(d) An approval under subsection (c) may be communicated orally
to the employee or agent issuing the order. However, the division shall
maintain a written record of the approval.
(e) The list established under subsection (a) must include the
presence of firearms, ammunition, or other weapons in a place that is
accessible to a child in the care of a licensee.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.241-2003, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.25-2018, SEC.8.