SECTION 742.303. What general responsibilities do caregivers have?

Primary and substitute caregivers:

(1) Are responsible for seeing that children are:

(A) Treated with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience;

(B) Not abused, neglected, or exploited; and

(C) Released only to a parent or a person designated by a parent;

(2) Must demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children;

(3) Must know and comply with the minimum standards specified in this chapter;

(4) Must know each child's name and age;

(5) Must supervise children at all times, as specified in §742.305 of this subchapter (relating to What does "supervise children at all times" mean?); and

(6) Must interact with children in a positive manner.

Source Note: The provisions of this §742.303 adopted to be effective March 10, 2021, 46 TexReg 1247