By: Zwiener H.B. No. 4233
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to training regarding runaway prevention for certain
individuals who provide care for children in the conservatorship of
the Department of Family and Protective Services.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 264.015, Family Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (d) to read as follows:
(d) Each foster parent, prospective adoptive parent, and
relative or other designated caregiver shall complete a training
program developed by the department on runaway prevention measures
and proper procedures in the event of a runaway event to support
children and youth in the conservatorship of the department at high
risk for running away from the child's substitute care provider.
This training program may be included as part of existing training
courses already provided by the Department of Family and Protective
Services.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.