(1) Standard certification is a document issued by DDA that indicates a children's state-operated living alternative provider meets the requirements under this chapter to deliver out-of-home services.

(2) The provider must obtain standard certification before their initial certification expires.

(3) The provider must allow a DDA-contracted evaluator to complete an on-site certification evaluation.

(4) Based on the findings of the evaluation, DDA may:

(a) Issue standard certification;

(b) Issue provisional certification; or

(c) Decertify the provider.

(5) A standard certification is valid for no more than twenty-four months.