Texas Administrative Code

Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 26	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 744	MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER D	PERSONNEL
DIVISION 1	DIRECTOR
RULE §744.1013	Must someone else be designated to be in charge of my operation in the director's absence?

(a) Yes. You or your director must designate a qualified caregiver to be in charge of the operation anytime the director is away from the operation during your hours of operation. If your operation has a program director and a site director, the written plan designating their responsibilities must address whether either or both directors may designate a qualified caregiver to be in charge of your operation in the site director's absence.

(b) Designated individuals must:

(1) Know they are in charge and for how long;

(2) Know their responsibilities while in charge;

(3) Have access to all essential information to communicate with parents and state and local authorities as needed; and

(4) Have the authority to direct the operation in compliance with minimum standards.

Source Note: The provisions of this §744.1013 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909