SECTION 743.101. What are the minimum qualifications?  


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  • (a) Primary caregivers must:

    (1) Be at least 18 years of age;

    (2) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; and

    (3) Meet the background check requirements in this subchapter.

    (b) Caregivers must:

    (1) Be at least 14 years of age and at least two years older than the oldest child in their care; and

    (2) Meet the background check requirements in this subchapter.

    (c) Supplemental caregivers must meet the background check requirements in this subchapter.

Source Note: The provisions of this §743.101 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7465; transferred effective May 15, 2018, as published in the Texas Register May 4, 2018, 43 TexReg 2799