Sec. 265.008. EVALUATION OF PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. (a) The department may enter into agreements with institutions of higher education to conduct efficacy reviews of any prevention and early intervention services provided under this chapter that have not previously been evaluated for effectiveness in a research evaluation. The efficacy review shall include, when possible, a cost-benefit analysis of the program to the state and, when applicable, the return on investment of the program to the state.
(b) The department may not enter into an agreement to conduct a program efficacy evaluation under this section unless:
(1) the agreement with the institution of higher education is cost neutral; and
(2) the department and institution of higher education conducting the evaluation under this section protect the identity of individuals who are receiving services from the department that are being evaluated.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 1549), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle E - Protection of the Child
Chapter 265 - Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Subchapter A. Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Section 265.002. Prevention and Early Intervention Services Division
Section 265.003. Consolidation of Programs
Section 265.004. Use of Evidence-Based Programs for At-Risk Families
Section 265.0041. Collaboration With Institutions of Higher Education
Section 265.005. Strategic Plan
Section 265.006. Prohibition on Use of Agency Name or Logo
Section 265.007. Improving Provision of Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Section 265.008. Evaluation of Prevention and Early Intervention Services