Child Care - Child Abuse and Neglect - Training Requirements

Summary

The bill obligates every child‑care provider in licensed family homes and centers to finish a state‑approved child abuse identification course within six months of hire and every two years thereafter. Child‑care entities must certify each July that all staff meet the requirement, and non‑compliance can trigger corrective actions, employment suspension, or loss of licenses.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Apr 7, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Apr 7, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Mar 4, 2026

History

1. Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Mar 23, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
4. Mar 21, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
5. Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
6. Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
7. Feb 13, 2026Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Feb 9, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• Stinnett · sponsor
• Addison
• Fair
• Kaufman
• Simmons
• Wims

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