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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to training regarding runaway prevention for certain |
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individuals who provide care for children in the conservatorship of |
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the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 264.015, Family Code, is amended by |
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adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: |
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(d) Each foster parent, prospective adoptive parent, and |
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relative or other designated caregiver shall complete a training |
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program developed by the department on runaway prevention measures |
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and proper procedures in the event of a runaway event to support |
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children and youth in the conservatorship of the department at high |
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risk for running away from the child's substitute care provider. |
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This training program may be included as part of existing training |
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courses already provided by the Department of Family and Protective |
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Services. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023. |