Sec. 17. (a) The department may place a licensee on probationary status if the licensee is temporarily unable to comply with a rule and if:

(1) the noncompliance does not present an immediate threat to the health and well-being of the children;

(2) the licensee files a plan with the department to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period; and

(3) the department approves the plan.

     (b) A probationary status period is for not more than six (6) months. However, the department may extend a probationary status period for one (1) additional period of six (6) months.

     (c) At the expiration of a probationary status period, the department shall:

(1) reactivate the license to the end of the original term of the license;

(2) extend the probationary status period as permitted under subsection (b); or

(3) revoke the license.

As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.32.