Section 2603.160 Employment of Children

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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 20 CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT › CHAPTER IX: DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE › Part 2603 COUNTY SHELTER CARE STANDARDS › Section 2603.160 Employment of Children

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Section 2603.160  Employment

of Children

a)         Introduction

Active and

inquisitive children need to have their time occupied. Idleness contributes to

disciplinary problems and to the deterioration of programs.  Children need

training in establishing good work habits.

b)         Minimum Standards

1)         Work Assignments

Children shall

be required to perform general housekeeping tasks and yard work that is

considered normal in a family setting.

A)        Work assignments shall not be used as a form of discipline.

B)        Assignments shall be made according to the ages and abilities of

children.

C)        Assignments shall not interfere with regular school programs,

study periods, recreation or sleep.

2)         Substitute For Staff

No child shall

perform work assignments as a substitute for a staff member task.

3)         Employment

Youth may be

allowed to take employment outside of the shelter care facility.  Adherence to

the State of Illinois child labor statutes and regulations is required.

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