Texas SB173 amends training requirements and discrimination prohibitions for child-care facilities and registered family homes.

Texas SB173 amends the Human Resources Code to establish minimum standards for licensed child-care facilities and registered family homes. These standards promote child health, safety, and welfare, ensure adequate supervision, and prohibit discrimination based on race or disability. The bill mandates initial and annual training for caregivers, including trauma-informed care and behavioral health support for children with special needs. It also requires parental consultation in children's programs and aims to prevent foster care and adoption breakdowns.

Texas SB173 amends training requirements and discrimination prohibitions for child-care facilities and registered family homes.

Texas SB173 amends the Human Resources Code to establish minimum standards for licensed child-care facilities and registered family homes. These standards promote child health, safety, and welfare, ensure adequate supervision, and prohibit discrimination based on race or disability. The bill mandates initial and annual training for caregivers, including trauma-informed care and behavioral health support for children with special needs. It also requires parental consultation in children's programs and aims to prevent foster care and adoption breakdowns.