Sec. 29.159. PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION. (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, each provider of government-funded child-care services shall, at the time that a child is enrolled with the provider, furnish to the child's parent information regarding:
(1) effective early education settings; and
(2) any indicators that a child is ready for kindergarten that have been developed at the time the child is enrolled.
(b) If a provider does not have sufficient resources to provide the information specified by Subsection (a), the provider shall:
(1) furnish the parent with the appropriate telephone numbers or Internet sites through which the parent may obtain the information; or
(2) refer the parent to a local child-care resource and referral agency.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 790, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services
Chapter 29 - Educational Programs
Subchapter E. Kindergarten and Prekindergarten Programs
Section 29.151. Free Kindergarten
Section 29.152. Operation of Kindergartens on Half-Day or Full-Day Basis
Section 29.153. Free Prekindergarten for Certain Children
Section 29.1531. Tuition-Supported and District-Financed Prekindergarten
Section 29.1532. Prekindergarten Program Requirements
Section 29.1533. Establishment of New Prekindergarten Program
Section 29.1534. Notification of Prekindergarten Programs
Section 29.154. Evaluation of Prekindergarten Programs
Section 29.1543. Early Education Reports
Section 29.1544. Reporting of Certain Information Regarding Prekindergarten Programs; Agency Report
Section 29.155. Kindergarten and Prekindergarten Grants
Section 29.156. Grants for Educational Component of Head Start
Section 29.1561. Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs
Section 29.157. Ready to Read Grants
Section 29.158. Coordination of Services
Section 29.159. Provision of Certain Information
Section 29.160. Demonstration Projects