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(a) An individual's admission to Waco Center for Youth may occur only if the individual: (1) is an adolescent, whose age at admission allows adequate time for treatment programming before reaching 18 years of age; (2) has an SED based on the version of the DSM currently recognized by HHSC;(3) has a history of behavior adjustment concerns; (4) needs a structured treatment program in a residential facility; and (5) is currently receiving LMHA or LBHA services or inpatient services at a state hospital or CPB and has been referred for admission to Waco Center for Youth by: (A) the LMHA, LBHA, or CRCG who confirms that:(i) all appropriate community-based resources have been exhausted; and(ii) Waco Center for Youth is the least restrictive and most appropriate environment needed; or(B) a state hospital; or (C) DFPS, as an adolescent under the agency's managing conservatorship in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code §554.0001.(b) Waco Center for Youth must not admit: (1) an individual who is younger than 13 years of age or an adolescent whose age at admission does not allow adequate time for treatment programming based on individual case review before reaching 18 years of age; (2) an adolescent who has been found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision under the Texas Family Code,