Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes, including the provision of services to children with disabilities or special needs.
Maddy summaryHB 174 updates Texas regulations for child-care facilities and registered family homes to better serve children with disabilities or special needs. It adds new rules prohibiting denial of services unless a facility meets strict ADA standards (e.g., proving an "undue burden" or "direct threat" under federal law). The bill also requires facilities to actively promote inclusion by integrating children with special needs into regular activities. These changes directly affect licensed child-care centers, group homes, and registered family homes statewide, ensuring clearer protections against discrimination while mandating inclusive practices.
In committee Feb 27, 2025
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