CA SB1089

Defines "private nontraditional alternative treatment facility for youth" as residential or nonresidential facilities providing aggressive, punitive, aversive, or military-style behavioral treatment services for youth.

Prohibits operation of these facilities without meeting applicable licensing requirements and obtaining accreditation from an independent nonprofit accrediting organization approved by the department, such as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation International or the Joint Commission.

Bans corporal punishment in private nontraditional alternative treatment facilities for youth, including physical pain, injury, verbal or emotional harassment, intimidation, humiliation, exploitation, or abuse.

Exempts programs under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Facilities, State Department of Education, county-operated facilities, community care facilities, and behavior programs for youth with developmental disabilities from these requirements.

Creates no state reimbursement obligation for local agencies or school districts under the California Constitution because costs result from creating a new crime.