Sec. 7346.1. Policy

The director shall develop, maintain and implement written policies and procedures designed to prevent the unlawful discriminatory treatment of facility youth based upon race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by Federal or State Law. The areas addressed by such policies shall include, but shall not be limited to, educational, religious, and vocational programs, work assignments, classification, disciplinary and grievance decisions, and consideration for program participation. These policies and procedures shall be reviewed annually and updated as needed.