FRANKFORT, Ky. —

Kentucky's governor wants to change how youth offenders are isolated. However, the state auditor argues proposed regulations don't go far enough.

In September, Gov. Andy Beshear signed two emergency regulations requiring the Department of Juvenile Justice to conduct more frequent medical and mental health checks on isolated youth, and to review and approve time limits for isolation.

These changes followed an audit last year that identified problems within the system.

Lorran Fergeson, chief of staff for Auditor Alison Ball, is criticizing the regulations.

"Instead, these regulations serve as a hollow attempt to act as if something is being done to fix the chaos going on inside DJJ that's harming children and staff," Fergeson said.

The auditor's office also expressed c

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