Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter E - PERSONNEL
Division 6 - NORMALCY
Section 748.707 - Who makes the decision regarding a foster child's participation in childhood activities?
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A General Residential Operation (GRO) must designate one or more persons to make decisions regarding a child's participation in childhood activities, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section.
(b) When making decisions regarding a child's participation in childhood activities, a designated person must follow the reasonable and prudent parent standard.
(c) The service plan may not require the prior approval of the parent before a designated person may consent to a child's participation in childhood activities. However, if the parent provides notice in advance that the child is prohibited from participating in a specific activity, a designated person must follow the parent's decision.
