Texas SB2396 mandates specific duties for owners or operators of residential child detention facilities.

Texas SB2396 requires owners or operators of residential child detention facilities to conduct criminal history background checks on all personnel if at least 10 percent of the facility's operating expenses are state-funded. If the check is not conducted, the facility becomes ineligible for state funding until an audit is conducted and its report is made public. The owner or operator must also enter into a memorandum of understanding with local authorities, detailing illness reporting, illness prevention methods, education plans for children, and compliance and safety inspection reports.

Texas SB2396 mandates specific duties for owners or operators of residential child detention facilities.

Texas SB2396 requires owners or operators of residential child detention facilities to conduct criminal history background checks on all personnel if at least 10 percent of the facility's operating expenses are state-funded. If the check is not conducted, the facility becomes ineligible for state funding until an audit is conducted and its report is made public. The owner or operator must also enter into a memorandum of understanding with local authorities, detailing illness reporting, illness prevention methods, education plans for children, and compliance and safety inspection reports.