Step Three - Program Requirements

Step 3: Identify Your Program’s Requirements

The matrix below identifies which requirements generally apply to each program type. Some programs may have additional requirements based on activities, participant needs, location, or applicable laws and regulations.

Key:

Required = Requirement applies to all programs of this type
Conditional = Requirement may apply depending on program activities or circumstances
Optional = Recommended but not required
N/A = Requirement does not apply

Requirements (Click the links below for more information)	Non-Custodial Programs		Custodial Programs			Third-Party Program
	Field Trip	Community Outreach	Day Program	Overnight/ Residential Program	Internship	External Program Provider @ Cornell
Registration	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Parental Consent	Conditional	Conditional	Required	Required	Required	Required
Participant Code of Conduct	Optional	Optional	Required	Required	Required	Required
Staffing & Supervision Plan	Not Required	Not Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Emergency Response Planning	Optional	Not Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Health & Medication Management	Not Required	Not Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Check-in/Check-Out Procedures	Optional	Not Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Background Checks	Conditional	Conditional	Required	Required	Required	Required
Training	Conditional	Conditional	Required	Required	Required	Required
Standards of Behavior for Working with Minors	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Incident Reporting	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Abuse Reporting	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
NYSDOH Requirements	N/A	N/A	Conditional	Conditional	N/A	Conditional
Cornell Sponsor	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Required