Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 990	Senate Author:  Janek et al.
Effective:  9-1-05	House Sponsor:  Eiland

            Senate Bill 990 amends the Health and Safety Code to require a person to successfully complete a training and examination program on sexual abuse and molestation in order to be employed or to volunteer for a position involving contact with campers at a youth camp.  The bill requires the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to establish criteria and guidelines for the  training and examination programs, prescribes elements required to be included as part of the programs, authorizes a fee to cover the costs, and requires the appointment of a training advisory committee.