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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER EPERSONNEL
DIVISION 6NORMALCY
RULE §748.707Who makes the decision regarding a foster child's participation in childhood activities?
(a) A General Residential Operation (GRO) must designate one or more persons to make decisions regarding a child's participation in childhood activities, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(b) When making decisions regarding a child's participation in childhood activities, a designated person must follow the reasonable and prudent parent standard.

(c) The service plan may not require the prior approval of the parent before a designated person may consent to a child's participation in childhood activities. However, if the parent provides notice in advance that the child is prohibited from participating in a specific activity, a designated person must follow the parent's decision.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.707 adopted to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10422; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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