(1) The Oregon Youth Authority may establish and administer a work release program in which persons who are committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections and placed in the physical custody of the youth authority under ORS § 137.124 or other statute may be authorized to leave assigned quarters for the purpose of:

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(a) Participating in private, gainful employment;

(b) Participating in a work program approved by the youth authority, including work with public or private agencies or persons, with or without compensation;

(c) Obtaining in this state additional education, including but not limited to vocational, technical and general education;

(d) Participating in alcohol or drug treatment programs;

(e) Participating in mental health programs;

(f) Specific treatment to develop independent living skills; or

(g) Other purposes established by the youth authority by rule.

(2) After consulting with the Department of Corrections, the youth authority shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS § 420.240 to 420.265.

(3) The provisions of this section do not apply to persons sentenced under ORS § 137.635, 137.700 or 137.707 or any other provision of law that prohibits eligibility for any form of temporary leave from custody. [2013 c.229 § 2]