Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Evidence-Based Programs and Practices
Section 265.152. Outcomes of Evidence-Based Prevention and Early Intervention Programs and Practices

Sec. 265.152. OUTCOMES OF EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES. The department shall ensure that a prevention and early intervention program or practice provided under this subchapter achieves favorable behavioral outcomes in at least two of the following areas:
(1) improved cognitive development of children;
(2) increased readiness for and participation and performance in school;
(3) reduced child abuse, neglect, and injury;
(4) improved child safety;
(5) improved social-emotional development of children and youth;
(6) increased protective factors, including nurturing, bonding, and other parenting skills;
(7) improved family economic self-sufficiency;
(8) reduced parental or youth involvement with the criminal justice system; and
(9) increased paternal involvement and support.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 2630), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.
Redesignated from Family Code, Section 265.102 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(9), eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 515 (S.B. 452), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.

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