(1) Each program shall have policy and procedures regarding rights and responsibilities of program participants including the rights to:

(a) receive care and services, including educational services within the program's capability, mission, and applicable laws and regulations;

(b) be free from discrimination;

(c) a safe environment with respect for human dignity;

(d) the protection of the privacy of information and records regarding each program participant and the participant's family;

(e) communication privileges within the limitations of the program policy, excepting that at all times program participants will be allowed timely access to contact the Montana abuse reporting hotline to report allegations of abuse;

(f) be aware of the limitations that are necessary for the program to maintain a contraband free environment, including a description of the types of searches that are allowed in the program, the circumstances under which each type of search will be allowed, including the required training that staff must complete to be authorized to conduct such searches;

(g) be free from corporal punishment or the infliction of physical pain as a disciplinary measure; and

(h) submit complaints and grieve alleged violations of these rules. This shall include a prohibition on retaliation against a program participant for submitting such a complaint.

(2) Each program shall have a written student handbook or a statement of program participant rights and responsibilities, a copy of which must be provided to the program participant and the participant's parent(s) and/or guardian(s) at the time the participant is enrolled in the program. If requested, the program participant's parent(s) and/or guardian(s) will be given an opportunity to read the handbook prior to completing enrollment.