§ 31-27-4-17 — Probationary status; duration; expiration; extension

Indiana § 31-27-4-17

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 27: CHILD SERVICES: REGULATION OF
• Ch. 4: Regulation of Foster Homes

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(a) The department may place a licensee on
probationary status if the licensee is temporarily unable to comply with
a rule and if:
(1) the noncompliance does not present an immediate threat to the
health and well-being of the children;
(2) the licensee files a plan with the department to correct the
areas of noncompliance within the probationary period; and
(3) the department approves the plan.
(b) A probationary status period is for not more than six (6) months.
However, the department may extend a probationary status period for
one (1) additional period of six (6) months.
(c) At the expiration of a probationary status period, the department
shall:
(1) reactivate the license to the end of the original term of the
license;
(2) extend the probationary status period as permitted under
subsection (b); or
(3) revoke the license.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.32.