Section 3800.224. Development of the ISP

(a) An ISP shall be developed for each child within 30 calendar days of the child’s admission.

(b) The ISP shall be developed by the child, the child’s parent and, if applicable, the child’s guardian or custodian, if available, any person invited by the child and the child’s parent, guardian or custodian, child care staff persons, a contracting agency representative and other appropriate professionals.

(c) Reasonable effort shall be made to involve the child and the child’s parent and, if applicable, a guardian or custodian, in the development of the ISP at a time and location convenient for the child, the child’s parent, the child’s guardian or custodian, if applicable, and the facility.

(d) Documentation of reasonable efforts made to involve the child’s parent and, if applicable, guardian or custodian, shall be kept.

(e) Persons who participated in the development of the ISP shall sign and date the ISP, with the exception of the child, the child’s parent and, if applicable, the child’s guardian or custodian, who shall be given the opportunity to sign the ISP.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.225 (relating to review and revision of the ISP); and 55 Pa. Code § 3800.282 (relating to exceptions for secure detention).