§ 5-525.3
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§5–525.3.
(a)Subject to subsection
(b)of this section, an individual enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education or a residential vocational training program may return to an out–of–home placement provider with whom the individual was previously placed if:
(1)the individual is unable to remain on the institution’s or training program’s campus due to a scheduled break, a temporary closure of the institution or training program, or a temporary leave of absence;
(2)the individual’s living arrangement is mutually agreed to by the individual, the out–of–home placement provider, and the provider agency; and
(3)the Department has reviewed and approved the individual’s request to return to the out–of–home placement provider.
(1)To return to an out–of–home placement provider with whom an individual was previously placed during a scheduled break of an institution of higher education or a residential vocational training program, the individual shall make a request to a local department to return to the out–of–home placement provider at least 30 days before the scheduled break.
(2)A local department shall make a recommendation to the Department regarding a request made under paragraph
(1)of this subsection not later than 21 days before the scheduled break.
(3)If a local department recommends approving an individual’s request to return to an out–of–home placement provider during a scheduled break, the Department shall make a determination regarding the local department’s recommendation not later than 14 days before the scheduled break.