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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 1.
City Council Work Session
Meeting Date:
04/01/2024
Title:
Youth Programs Standards of Care
Submitted By:
D'Lee Williams
Strategic Focus Area
:
Customer-Focused City Services
Issue/Summary
Council is requested to adopt an ordinance after public comments for the Youth Programs Standards of Care to meet the requirements of Texas Human Resources Code 42.041,
Background
On April 16, 2024, the City Council will be asked to adopt an ordinance with public comments for the youth programs Standards of Care.
Texas Human Resources Code, Section 42.041(b)(14) establishes requirements to exempt recreational programs for children operated by municipalities from state child care licensing. In order to receive exempt status for elementary age (ages 5-13) and teen recreation programs, a municipality must adopt a youth programs standards of care ordinance after a public hearing, then submit a copy of the standards, a notice of the public hearing and a copy of the program and ordinance adopting the standards to the state.
Parks and Recreation Department staff have formulated standards of care for youth programs that include staffing ratios, minimum staff qualifications, minimum facilities, health and safety standards, and a mechanism for monitoring and enforcing the local standards; and further provides for notifying parents that the program is not licensed by the state and that the program may not be advertised as a daycare facility.
Consideration / Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council adopt an ordinance approving the youth programs Standards of Care.
Attachments
Youth Programs Standards of Care
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