Proposed Repeal and Readoption of DLBC Outdoor Youth Program Rule (R501-8) Published in Rules Bulletin

The proposed repeal and readoption for Rule R501-8 Outdoor Youth Programs, under the Utah Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC), Office of Licensing, was filed in the Utah State Bulletin Vol. 2026, No. 19 and is open for public comment until November 2, 2026. Submit public comments via email to [email protected].

To review the proposed rule repeal and readoption document, refer to page 139 through page 157 in the bulletin. As a reminder, text enclosed in brackets with a strikethrough (example: [provider]) is marked for deletion, and underlined text is proposed to be added (example: policy and procedure). As this is repeal and readoption of the rule, all text is underlined.

This proposed repeal and readoption:

• Makes significant formatting changes to align with the Rulewriting Manual of Utah 
• Updates requirements for congregate care programs, including adding the definition of “child in crisis” and outlines the admission criteria for this program type and adds requirements for programs to develop a discharge plan and suicide prevention plan for any youth served the program 
• Details the requirement for providers to post and distribute a notice related to the congregate care ombudsman
• Adds a requirement that program administration keep client records for program evaluation available for client and parent or legal guardian review upon request
• Updates the requirements regarding the weight of a backpack a youth in the program can carry, communication system requirements to include additional options beyond a radio system, and youth supervision requirements

All human services rules can be found on the DLBC website.

As always, please reach out if you have questions regarding any rule or rule posting by emailing [email protected].

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