Texas Statutes
Subchapter C. General Functions of Department
Section 40.080. Strategic Plan to Implement Federal Law Regarding Specified Settings for Placement of Foster Children

Sec. 40.080. STRATEGIC PLAN TO IMPLEMENT FEDERAL LAW REGARDING SPECIFIED SETTINGS FOR PLACEMENT OF FOSTER CHILDREN. (a) The department shall develop a strategic plan regarding the placement of children in settings eligible for federal financial participation under the requirements of the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (Title VII, Div. E, Pub. L. No. 115-123).
(b) The strategic plan required under this section must:
(1) assess any available evidence regarding the impact of accreditation on qualitative performance of accredited providers;
(2) assess a potential structure and any funding requirements necessary to incentivize providers to become accredited;
(3) study any available evidence regarding the qualitative outcomes in qualified residential treatment providers, as defined in the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (Title VII, Div. E, Pub. L. No. 115-123);
(4) assess the fiscal implications to this state of developing settings that meet the federal definition of qualified residential treatment providers and all associated requirements; and
(5) make any appropriate recommendations related to implementation of the requirements for qualified residential treatment providers.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 394 (S.B. 781), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Human Resources Code

Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General

Subtitle D - Department of Family and Protective Services; Child Welfare and Protective Services

Chapter 40 - Department of Family and Protective Services

Subchapter C. General Functions of Department

Section 40.0505. Divisions of Department

Section 40.051. Strategic Plan for Department

Section 40.0512. Continuity of Services; Information Sharing

Section 40.0515. Quality Assurance Program for Adult Protective Services; Quarterly Reports

Section 40.0516. Collection of Data; Annual Report

Section 40.0521. Rules Regarding Domestic Violence

Section 40.0522. Community Education and Training Relating to Child Abuse or Neglect

Section 40.0524. Multidisciplinary Teams

Section 40.0526. Building Community Partnerships to Support Children and Families

Section 40.0527. Public Awareness

Section 40.05275. Business Plan for Child Protective Services

Section 40.0528. Goals for Business Plan for Child Protective Services; Reporting Caseload Information

Section 40.0529. Caseload Management

Section 40.05291. Electronic Case Management System

Section 40.053. Duty to Perform Other Functions

Section 40.054. Access to Criminal History

Section 40.055. Legislative Appropriation Request

Section 40.056. Use of Funds

Section 40.0564. Department Funds

Section 40.057. Gifts and Grants

Section 40.058. Contracts and Agreements

Section 40.0581. Performance Measures for Certain Service Provider Contracts

Section 40.0582. Quality Contracting Framework

Section 40.0583. State Auditor Review of Contracts

Section 40.059. Fees

Section 40.060. Indemnification for Legal Expenses

Section 40.061. Immunity

Section 40.062. Exemption From Certain Costs and Fees

Section 40.063. Exceptions From Certain Provisions of Administrative Procedure Act

Section 40.064. Interagency Cooperation and Exchange of Information

Section 40.065. Communications Officer; Plan

Section 40.066. Cooperation With State Office of Administrative Hearings

Section 40.067. Delivery of Services in Areas Bordering United Mexican States

Section 40.068. Local Accounts

Section 40.070. Support Services for Certain Families

Section 40.071. Drug-Endangered Child Initiative

Section 40.072. Duty to Report; Department Records

Section 40.075. Protective Orders

Section 40.080. Strategic Plan to Implement Federal Law Regarding Specified Settings for Placement of Foster Children

Section 40.081. Implementation of Federal Law