Texas Human Resources Code

§ 42.205 — CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING; CHILD-TO-CAREGIVER RATIOS

HR § 42.205Title 2. HUMAN SERVICES AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN GENERAL · Part D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES · Ch. 42. REGULATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, HOMES, AND AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE CHILD-CARE SERVICES · Art. G. REGULATION OF TEMPORARY SHELTER DAY-CARE FACILITIES

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(a)The executive commissioner shall adopt rules that specify the minimum:

(1)qualifications and training required for a person providing child care in a shelter day-care facility; and

(2)child-to-caregiver ratios in a shelter day-care facility.

(b)In adopting rules under this section, the executive commissioner shall consider:

(1)the special circumstances and needs of families that seek temporary shelter; and

(2)the role of a shelter in assisting and supporting families in crisis.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1082 (S.B. 1178), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2012.