SECTION 749.1311. Who must be involved in developing an initial service plan?

(a) A service planning team must meet (e.g. face-to-face, video conference, or teleconference) to discuss and develop the service plan. The team must consist of:

(1) At least one of the child's current caregivers;

(2) At least one professional service provider who provides direct services to the child; and

(3) If you are providing treatment services to the child, at least two of the following professionals:

(A) A licensed professional counselor;

(B) A psychologist;

(C) A psychiatrist or physician;

(D) A licensed registered nurse;

(E) A licensed master's level social worker;

(F) A licensed or registered occupational therapist; or

(G) Any other person in a related discipline or profession that is licensed or regulated in accordance with state law.

(b) The child, if verbal and developmentally able to participate, the parents, and the foster parents must be invited to the service planning meeting and should participate and provide input into the development of the service plan, including discussions regarding the child's participation in childhood activities.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.1311 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective December 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 9058; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 9978; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909