26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.2202 – What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?

You must:

(1) Provide a child with special care needs with the accommodations recommended by:
1. (A) A health-care professional; or
2. (B) A qualified professional affiliated with the local school district or early childhood intervention program;
(2) Utilize as recommended any adaptive equipment that has been provided to the center for a child's use;
(3) Ensure that a child who receives early intervention services or special education services can receive those services from a qualified service provider at your operation, with parental request and approval;
(4) Ensure that activities integrate children with and without special care needs; and
(5) Ensure that caregivers adapt equipment and procedures and vary methods as necessary to ensure that you care for a child with special needs in a natural environment.

Source Note:The provisions of this §746.2202 adopted to be effective March 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 933.