Section 30. Criteria for admission  


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  • A. Upon the receipt of a completed preadmission screening report, the director of the training center or designee shall determine eligibility for admission based upon the following criteria:

    1. The individual has a diagnosis of mental retardation (intellectual disability);

    2. The diagnosis of mental retardation has been made by a licensed professional; and

    3. The training center has available space and service capacity to meet the needs of the individual.

    B. If the director finds that admission is not appropriate, he shall state the reasons in a written decision and may recommend an alternative location for needed services.

    C. Within 10 working days from the receipt of the completed preadmission screening report, the director of the training center or designee shall provide the written decision on the admission request to the CSB.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR470-07-01 § 3, eff. October 8, 1976; amended, Volume 19, Issue 07, eff. January 15, 2003; Volume 25, Issue 23, eff. August 19, 2009.

Statutory Authority

§§ 37.2-203 and 37.2-806 of the Code of Virginia.