Section 400.4134. Religious/spiritual policy and practices.  


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  • (1) The institution shall have and follow a policy on religious/spiritual participation that contains, at a minimum, both of the following:

    (a)    A resident shall not be prohibited from participating in religious activities and services in accordance with the resident's own faith and parental direction as long as the participation does not conflict with the safety and security of the facility.

    (b)     A  resident   shall  not  be  compelled  to   attend  religious   services  or  religious education nor be disciplined for failing to attend.

    (2)   The institution shall provide the policy to parents and referral sources prior to or at admission.

History: 1983 AACS; 2015 AACS.