The Diamond Ranch Academy in Hurricane will close next month after the Department of Health and Human Services denied its license renewal, the academy announced Friday.
Goodridge's attorney said in a statement that the Utah Department of Health and Human Services denied a license renewal for Diamond Ranch, and said that the facility must close by Aug. 14. Officials from the department confirmed the denial, citing "severe physical neglect" and other concerns.
"The Taylor Goodridge family is finally finding validation that their daughter's death was not accidental," the family's lawyers stated. "They are pleased that both the Division of Professional Licensing and the Department of Human Services is holding Diamond Ranch Academy responsible for its terrible decisions. The Diamond Ranch has put itself where it finds itself now.
In a statement provided to KSL.com, Diamond Ranch Executive Director Ricky Dias said "the decision to cease operations has been spurned by unfair treatment from the state of Utah which has consistently demonstrated its lack of concern for the safety, well-being, and treatment of youth in programs." Dias said the department didn't provide Diamond Ranch due process and that it made "false allegations against DRA's assistant medical director and DRA which will be refuted in court."
"We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated staff members, who have worked tirelessly over the years to provide the highest standard of care and education to our students. ... The academy's legacy will forever remain in the hearts and minds of the students, families, and professionals whose lives have been touched by our institution," he continued.
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