Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2602.260 - Recreation and Leisure Time

a) Recreation

Vigorous physical activities, indoor and out, shall be a part of the daily schedule. Passive indoor activities, in addition to television viewing and radio listening, shall be included. At least one hour of physical recreation and one hour of additional leisure activity shall be scheduled each day.

b) Exercise Area

Facilities shall include a gymnasium and outdoor space of sufficient area to allow strenuous physical exercise.

1) The exercise room must be at least 20 by 40 feet for facilities of less than 60 rated capacity.

2) Facilities of 60 or more rated capacity shall have a standard size gymnasium.

3) Areas for outdoor yard exercise must provide at least 200 square feet of recreation space per youth with a minimum size of 3,000 square feet.

c) Restrooms

Toilet facilities shall be immediately accessible to youth off the play area of exercise rooms and outdoor yard areas.

d) Exercise Equipment

Exercise areas shall be appropriately equipped and utilized within the limitations of security requirements.

f) Written Policy

There shall be a written policy covering day-to-day exercise activities and schedules.

Notes

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2602.260

Amended at 12 Ill. Reg. 12340, effective October 1, 1988 Added at 45 Ill. Reg. 9040, effective 6/29/2021.