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Senate Bill 430 |
Senate Author: Nelson |
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Effective: 9-1-13 |
House Sponsor: Guillen et al. |
Senate Bill 430 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to implement a process to verify that each foster parent or relative or designated caregiver who is seeking monetary assistance or additional support services from DFPS for day care for a foster child or other child, as applicable, has attempted to find appropriate day-care services for the child through community services. The bill requires DFPS to specify the documentation the foster parent or relative or designated caregiver must provide to DFPS to demonstrate compliance. The bill prohibits DFPS from providing monetary assistance or additional support services to the foster parent or relative or designated caregiver, as applicable, for the day care without the required verification, unless DFPS determines the verification would prevent an emergency placement that is in the child's best interest.