Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 708	Senate Author:  Zaffirini et al.
Effective:  6-14-19	House Sponsor:  Raney et al.

            Senate Bill 708 amends the Human Resources Code to require the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to collect and report certain specified licensed day‑care center data aggregated by child age on reported incidents in centers that threaten or impair the basic health, safety, or welfare of a child. Among other provisions, the bill requires the executive commissioner of HHSC to review the collected data and prepare and submit to the legislature a report that includes recommendations regarding modifications to the minimum standards by age group to enhance child safety.