Sec. 531.284. STRATEGIC PLAN. (a) The office shall create and implement a statewide strategic plan for the delivery of health and human services to children younger than six years of age.
(b) In developing the statewide strategic plan, the office shall:
(1) consider existing programs and models to serve children younger than six years of age, including:
(A) community resource coordination groups;
(B) the Texas System of Care;
(C) the Texas Information and Referral Network; and
(D) efforts to create a 2-1-1 telephone number for access to human services;
(2) attempt to maximize federal funds and local existing infrastructure and funds; and
(3) provide for local participation to the greatest extent possible.
(c) The statewide strategic plan must address the needs of children younger than six years of age with disabilities.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 103, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 2.176, eff. April 2, 2015.