SECTION 707.803. When will we use the "reasonable and prudent parent standard" in conducting an investigation in a child care operation?


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  • We will use the "reasonable and prudent parent standard" as defined in Texas Family Code §264.001(5) when we investigate whether:

    (1) A child-placing agency or general residential operation was deficient in violation of a standard, rule, or other law because a foster parent or designated person:

    (A) Allowed a child to participate in a childhood activity; or

    (B) Denied a child access to a childhood activity or activities; or

    (2) A foster parent or designated person breached a duty in §707.801 in this division (relating to What is neglect?) by allowing a child to participate in a childhood activity.

Source Note: The provisions of this §707.803 adopted to be effective July 15, 2020, 45 TexReg 4780