Section 2602.250  Religious Services

a)         Minimum Standards

1)         Religious Services

Youth shall be afforded an opportunity to participate in religious services and receive religious counseling.

2)         Compulsory Participation

Youth shall not be required to attend, participate or be exposed to religious services or discussions, or denied the same. Youth who choose not to participate in religious services shall not be confined to their rooms but allowed to participate in an alternative activity.

b)         Recommendation

Parents or guardian of a youth should be contacted when the youth expresses a desire to attend religious services or to receive religious counseling in a faith other than that of the family.