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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 11TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 348JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER BPROGRAM OPERATIONS
RULE §348.202Personnel Administration

(a) Personnel Records. The JJAEP administrator must have access to a personnel file for each employee or person working at the JJAEP who is included in any program ratio. The file must include verification that any required certifications are current.

(b) Training Records. For each employee or person working at the JJAEP who is included in any program ratio, the JJAEP program administrator must have access to documentation verifying that the individual has completed all training required by this chapter.

(c) New Employee Orientation. All staff members expected to work at the JJAEP for six weeks or longer must receive an orientation training prior to having direct, unsupervised access to students.

  (1) Orientation training must occur within the first two weeks of the staff member's employment.

  (2) Documentation of completion of orientation training and agendas must be maintained, including staff signatures on training sign-in sheets.

  (3) Orientation must include training on:

    (A) safety and security procedures, including emergency exit drills and the JJAEP's disaster safety plan;

    (B) identification and reporting of serious incidents and child abuse, neglect, and exploitation as required by Chapter 358 of this title;

    (C) writing incident reports;

    (D) student code of conduct;

    (E) behavior management program;

    (F) transporting students;

    (G) crisis intervention, including how to report suicidal ideation or behavior;

    (H) distribution of medication;

    (I) restraint policy;

    (J) student grievance procedures; and

    (K) job descriptions, including duties and responsibilities of the assigned position.

(d) Criminal History and Background Checks. The criminal history and background check requirements and criminal history standards established by Chapter 344, Subchapters C and D, of this title apply to a JJAEP.


Source Note: The provisions of this §348.202 adopted to be effective August 1, 2018, 43 TexReg 2593

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