Bill Text: TX SB125 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-05-15 - Effective on 9/1/15 [SB125 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-SB125-Enrolled.html

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S.B. No. 125

AN ACT
relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship
of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 266, Family Code, is amended by adding
Section 266.012 to read as follows:
Sec. 266.012. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS. (a) Not later
than the 45th day after the date a child enters the conservatorship
of the department, the child shall receive a developmentally
appropriate comprehensive assessment. The assessment must
include:
(1) a screening for trauma; and
(2) interviews with individuals who have knowledge of
the child's needs.
(b) The department shall develop guidelines regarding the
contents of an assessment report.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 125 passed the Senate on
April 9, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 125 passed the House on
April 30, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 138, Nays 0, one
present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor