Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1575	Senate Author:  Kolkhorst
Effective:  9-1-21	House Sponsor:  Oliverson et al.

            Senate Bill 1575 amends the Family Code to provide for the review of a child's placement by the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in a qualified residential treatment program and the determination and approval or disapproval of the placement by the court. The bill includes placement in such a program among the significant events affecting a child in DFPS conservatorship that trigger certain notice requirements. The bill requires the Supreme Court of Texas Children's Commission, in collaboration with DFPS, to establish and oversee a work group to examine the oversight of and best practices related to residential treatment center placements, including placements in qualified residential treatment programs. Among other provisions, the bill sets out a reporting requirement for the work group regarding its findings and recommendations.