CCRH Revisions

Revised	Title	Change
3330	Additional Activities to Complete for DCCR Operations	Changes title to Director and Primary Caregiver Qualifications for Licensed Child Day Care Operations. Identifies qualifications for a director or primary caregiver for an operation.
3331	Evaluating Director and Primary Caregiver Qualifications for Licensed Child Day Care Operations	Changes title to Designated Director Does Not Meet Qualifications. Identifies qualifications for waivers and interim director certificate.
3331.1	How to Evaluate Qualifications	Deletes section. Removes procedure.
3331.2	Issuing a Director’s Certificate	Deletes section.
3331.3	When a Director Does Not Meet Qualifications	Deletes section.
6240	Assessing an Intake Report for Priority	Changes title to Intake Prioritization. Adds subheadings and updates policy for residential child care.
10225	Ensuring Complete Abuse or Neglect History	Corrects language.

24-4 Updates Sections 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, 7000, 8000, and 10000

Revision 24-4; Effective Nov. 13, 2024

The following change(s) were made:

Revised	Title	Change
2230	Next Steps After Evaluating an Exemption Request	Updates to correct letter reference to 2847 Not Subject Response
3213.6	Additional Information	Deletes section.
4161.24	Technical Assistance for Violations Recommended for an Administrative Penalty	Updates job aid title and reference.
5611	Explaining the Right to an Administrative Review	Removes procedure.
6110	Types of Investigations	Adds reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult
6312	Conducting the Initial Investigation Staffing (Residential Child Care Only)	Updates title to Conducting the Initial Investigation Staffing, Residential Child Care Only. Removes procedure.
6313.2	Determining Which Statutes, Administrative Rules, and Minimum Standards to Evaluate	Deletes section.
6314	Determining Which Statutes, Administrative Rules and Minimum Standards to Evaluate	Adds new section to incorporate content from 6313.2. Clarifies how the investigator evaluates an operation’s compliance. Removes procedure.
6480	Conducting the 20-Day Investigation Conclusion Staffing (Residential Child Care Only)	Changes title to Conducting the Investigation Conclusion Staffing, Residential Child Care Only. Clarifies CCR policy and timelines for all investigation conclusion staffings. Removes procedure.
6550	Investigations of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation of Elderly Adult or Adult with Disability in Residential Child Care Operations	Adds new section.
6551	Assessing the Priority of an Intake Related to a PI Investigation	Adds new section.
7500	Administrative Penalties	Updates 7500 and subsections related to administrative penalty policies
7510	Legal Basis to Impose Administrative Penalties	Updates title to Overview of CCR and Child Care Enforcement Staff Responsibilities Related to Administrative Penalties. Changes content to explain CCR and CCE responsibilities.
7511	Imposing an Administrative Penalty Before Taking a Corrective Action	Deletes section.
7512	Imposing an Administrative Penalty After Taking a Corrective Action	Deletes section.
7520	Assessing the Need for an Administrative Penalty	Updates title to Legal Basis to Impose Administrative Penalties. Moves content from 7510.
7521	A Single High Risk Violation	Deletes section.
7522	Repeated High Risk Violations	Deletes section.
7522.1	Repeated Violations of Background Check Requirements	Deletes section.
7530	Recommending the Administrative Penalty	Updates title to Reserved for Future Use.
7531	When to Recommend the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7531	Child Care Enforcement Disagrees with the Deficiency Cited for an Administrative Penalty.	Adds new section to describe that CCE notifies CCR of their recommendation.
7531.1	When the Violation is Corrected at the Time of the Inspection	Deletes section.
7531.2	When the Violation is Not Corrected During the Inspection	Deletes section.
7532	How to Document the Recommendation to Impose the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7532.1	Determining the Maximum Daily Penalty Amount	Deletes section.
7532.11	Determining the Operation's Capacity	Deletes section.
7532.12	Determining the Number of Days to Impose an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7532.13	Submitting the Recommendation to the Supervisor	Deletes section.
7533	Supervisor and Legal Review of the Recommendation to Impose an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7533.1	Supervisor Agrees and Sends Notification of the Recommendation to Impose an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7533.2	Supervisor Disagrees with the Recommendation to Impose a Penalty	Deletes section.
7533.3	Supervisor Disagrees with the Minimum Standard or Rule Cited for the Penalty	Deletes section,
7534	Contents of the Notice of Recommendation for Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7535	Reviewing the Status of Administrative Reviews for Minimum Standard or Rule Violation Identified in the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7540	Steps to Take after Sending the Notice of Recommendation for Administrative Penalty	Updates title to Steps the Operation Takes after CCE Sends the Notice of Recommendation for Administrative Penalty. Removes procedure. Clarifies CCR and CCE responsibilities. Updates reference.
7550	Issuing the Order to Pay an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7550	Due Process Rights for Administrative Penalties	Adds new section that incorporates content from 7560 and updates language.
7551	When to Send the Order to Pay the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7551	The Right to Request a Judicial Review of an Administrative Penalty After a Due Process Hearing	Adds new section that incorporates content from 7564 and updates reference.
7552	Processing the Order to Pay the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7560	Due Process Rights for Administrative Penalties	Deletes section.
7560	Payment and Nonpayment of Administrative Penalties	Adds new section that incorporates content from 7570 and updates language.
7561	Determining Whether a Request for a Due Process Hearing Meets the Due Date	Deletes section.
7561	When Administrative Penalties Remain Unpaid	Adds new section that incorporates content from 7572 and updates language.
7562	Processing a Legal Reduction of an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7563	Processing the Outcome of a Due Process Hearing for an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7563.1	Due Process Hearing Upholds the Decision to Impose the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7563.2	Due Process Hearing Overturns the Decision to Impose the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7564	The Right to Request a Judicial Review of an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7564.1	If the Right to a Judicial Review is Waived	Deletes section.
7564.2	If a Judicial Review is Requested	Deletes section.
7564.21	Documenting the Outcome of the Judicial Review	Deletes section.
7570	Payment and Nonpayment of Administrative Penalties	Deletes section.
7571	Overpayment of an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7572	When Administrative Penalties Remain Unpaid	Deletes section.
7572.1	Nonpayment Due to Non-Sufficient Funds	Deletes section.
7573	Documenting the Final Result of an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
8210	Confidential Information Not for Release to the Public	Adds requirements for Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) investigations and HHSC Long Term Care Regulation investigations.
10200	Central Registry and Out-of-State Abuse and Neglect Background Checks	Updates language.
10210	Reviewing Results from a Central Registry Search	Updates policy language and removes procedure.
10220	Determining if Additional Action is Needed for Central Registry Matches	Updates policy language and removes procedure.
10221	Preponderance Reviews for Unsustained Findings Made Before April 16, 1999	Deletes section.
10221.1	Requesting a Preponderance Review	Deletes section.
10221.2	Acting on the Results of the Preponderance Review	Deletes section.
10222	Reviewing Prior Due Process Offers	Deletes section.
10222.1	Reviewing History for Prior Due Process Offers	Deletes section.
10222.2	Acting on Due Process Review	Deletes section.
10223	Reviewing Open Investigations and DFPS Alternative Response Cases	Deletes section.
10224	Tracking Open Investigations and DFPS Alternative Response Cases for Closure	Deletes section.
10225	Ensuring Complete Central Registry Results	Changes title to Ensuring Complete Abuse or Neglect History. Updates language to include all abuse or neglect results.
10226	Central Registry and Out-of-State Abuse or Neglect Results for Licensed Administrators	Deletes section.
10230	Acting on a Central Registry Background Check Match	Updates language.
10231	Assessing the Risk of Central Registry Matches for Determination of Immediate Threat	Changes title to Assessing Abuse or Neglect Results for Determination of Immediate Threat. Updates language to include all abuse or neglect results.
10232	Requests for Determination of Immediate Threat	Deletes section.
10232.1	Processing a Determination of Immediate Threat	Deletes section.
10233	Determining Subject’s Presence Does Not Pose Immediate Threat	Deletes section.
10260	Temporary Risk Evaluation for a Central Registry Match	Clarifies policy for temporary risk evaluations for foster and adoptive homes with pending verifications or approvals.
10450	Risk Evaluation Predictions	Updates reference.
10533.1	Additional Information Sent to a Child-Placing Agency	Clarifies language and adds exception.
10714	Administrative Penalties for Background Check Violations	Clarifies CCR and CCE responsibilities. Updates references.

24-3, Updates Sections 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, 10000 and Appendix 6000

Revision 24-3; Effective Aug. 15, 2024

The following change(s) were made:

Revised	Title	Change
2322	Programs Under the Regulatory Authority of Other State Agencies	Updates language.
2345	Private Educational Program	Updates language.
2352	Skills Program	Updates language.
2424	Exempt Programs that Operate in the Same Locations as Regulated Operations	Updates language.
2460	When an Exempt Program Requests Regulation by CCR	Updates language.
3323.3	Assessing the Five-Year Compliance History of the Applicant and Associated Operation (RCCR Only)	Corrects spelling error.
3332.1	When to Associate Operations (DCCR Only)	Clarifies staff associate child day care operations.
3332.2	Documenting Associated Operation History in CLASS (DCCR Only)	Adds hyperlink to another section.
3332.3	Associating Chain Operations (DCCR Only)	Clarifies procedure for associating child day care chain operations in CLASS.
3834.3	Documenting the New Application in CLASS	Corrects hyperlink.
3924.4	Reviewing Deficiencies Not Corrected Details	Clarifies language.
4453	Notifying a CPA of an Approved Closure Recommendation and Documenting the CPA’s Response in CLASS	Corrects spelling error.
6251	Allegation Involving a Child Under the Age of 6 (Child-Placing Agency Only)	Updates title to Allegation Involving a Child Younger Than 6 (Child-Placing Agency Only) Clarifies the meaning of a child younger than 6.
6421.11	Exceptions to Meeting the Time Frame for Face-to-Face Contacts with Victims During Priority 1 and Priority 2 Investigations of Residential Child Care Operations	Adds two new exceptions to meeting the time frame for face-to-face contacts with victims.
6510.1	Allegations and Incidents that Licensing Must Investigate	Changes title to Allegations and Incidents that CCR Must Investigate. Clarifies the meaning of a child younger than 6.
6723.2	Documenting Contacts with Victims in Residential Child Care Investigations	Removes section.
10241	Notifying the Designated Perpetrator of the Central Registry Background Check Results and Offering Due Process	Corrects table.
Appendix 6000-1	Investigator Time Frames for Investigations	Adds time frame for face-to-face contact with all alleged victim(s) identified after initiation of an RC investigation.

24-2, Updates Sections 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 9000 and 10000

Revision 24-2; Effective May 22, 2024

The following changes(s) were made:

Revised	Title	Change
1141	Types of Child Day Care Operations	Restructures content. Removes table.
1142	Types of Residential Child Care	Restructures content. Removes table.
2000	Handling Inquiries About the Licensing Process and Exemptions	Updates main section title to Permit Types, Operation Types, and Exemptions.
2100	Providing Information About Licensing Processes	Updates section title to Types of Child Care Permits.
2110	Permits Required for Child Day Care	Adds and updates language for records in the CLASS Document Library.
2110.1	Listed Family Home	Adds new section to describe a listed family home.
2110.2	Registered Child Care Home	Adds new section to describe a registered child care home.
2110.3	Licensed Child Care Home	Adds new section to describe a licensed child care home.
2110.4	Licensed Child Care Home	Adds new section to describe a licensed child care home.
2110.5	Before or After-School Program	Adds new section to describe a before or after-school program.
2110.6	School-Age Program	Adds new section to describe a school-age program.
2110.7	Small Employer-Based Child Care	Adds new section to describe temporary shelter care programs.
2110.8	Temporary Shelter Child Care Program	Adds new section to describe temporary shelter care programs.
2120	Permits Required for Residential Child Care	Adds new section to list permit types for residential child care.
2120.1	General Residential Operation	Adds new section to describe a general residential operation.
2120.2	Child-Placing Agency	Adds new section to describe a child-placing agency.
2120.3	Foster Home	Adds new section to describe a foster home.
2120.4	Adoptive Home	Adds new section to describe an adoptive home.
2130	State-Operated Child Care Operations	Adds new section to explain state-operated child care operations may be exempt from regulation by CCR or may require to be certified by CCR.
2200	Types of Child Care Permits and Multiple Operations	Updates title to Determining CCR’s Authority to Regulate a Program. Changes content to explain how CCR staff determine regulatory authority over a program. CCR May Become Aware of a Program. Incorporates new content about CCR becoming aware of a potentially exempt program.
2210	Permits Required for Child Day Care	Updates title to When CCR May Become Aware of a Program. Incorporates new content about CCR becoming aware of a potentially exempt program.
2211	Child Day Care Homes Subject to Listing and Registration	Updates title to Becoming Aware of a Program After Receiving a Report of a Possible Unregulated Operation. Explains how staff determine if CCR has regulatory authority over the program.
2212	Becoming Aware of a Program When UOU Conducts Searches for Unregulated Operations	Adds new section to adds new content about Unregulated Operations Unit (UOU) staff searching for unregulated operations.
2213	Becoming Aware of a Program After Receiving an Exemption Request Form	Adds new section to describe how staff receive an exemption request and determine CCR’s regulatory authority.
2214	Becoming Aware of a Program When a Program Currently Operating or Has Operated in the Past Contacts CCR	Adds new section to explain procedure for handling a program that is operating or has operated in the past without a permit or exemption.
2220	Permits Required for Residential Child Care	Updates title to Determining if a Program is Subject to Regulation During an Investigation of an Unregulated Operation. Adds procedure for determining CCR’s regulatory authority over the program.
2221	If CCR Determines a Program is Not Subject to Regulation During an Investigation of an Unregulated Operation	Adds new section to provide procedure for closing the unregulated operation investigation.
2222	If CCR Determines a Program is Subject to Regulation During an Investigation of an Unregulated Operation	Adds new section to provide procedure for handling a program subject to regulation by CCR.
2230	Operating Multiple Day Care Services Under One Permit	Updates title to Next Steps After Evaluating an Exemption Request. Incorporates new content for CCR staff to handle an exemption request determination.
2231	Other Services that May Be Offered Under One Day Care Permit	Deletes section.
2232	Requirements for Offering Multiple Services Under One Day Care Permit	Deletes section.
2240	Operating a Child Care Home and a Day Care Center at One Location Under Two Licenses	Deletes section.
2241	Additional Issues Related to Operating a Child Care Home and a Day Care Center at One Location Under Two Licenses	Deletes section.
2250	Operating More Than One Licensed Child Care Home	Deletes section.
2251	Defining What Qualifies a Child Care Home as Separate	Deletes section.
2260	Operations that are Not Contiguous	Deletes section.
2261	Child Day Care Operations that are Not Contiguous	Deletes section.
2262	Residential Care Operations that are Not Contiguous	Deletes section.
2262.1	Defining Multiple Residential Care Operations as the Same Operation	Deletes section.
2263	Evaluating Child-Placing Services	Deletes section.
2270	Residential Child Care Operations that Also Provide Child Day Care	Deletes section.
2271	General Residential Operations that Also Provide Child Day Care	Deletes section.
2272	Extended Child Day Care	Deletes section.
2280	State-Operated Facilities Exempt from Licensure	Deletes section.
2300	Determining Whether a Program is Subject to or Exempt from Regulation	Updates title to Exemption Categories and Types. Deletes content.
2310	Determining Whether a Program is Subject to Regulation	Updates title to Types of Exemptions. Lists the four exemption categories.
2311	Determining Whether a Program is Subject to Regulation During an Investigation of an Illegal Operation	Deletes section.
2312	Determining Whether a Program is Subject to Regulation When Evaluating an Exemption Determination Form	Deletes section.
2320	Determining Whether a Program is Exempt from Regulation	Updates title to Governmental Entities that are Exempt from Regulation by CCR. Lists the program types.
2321	Criteria Used to Determine if a Program is Exempt	Updates title to Programs with Oversight by the Federal Government.
2321.1	A Program Providing Care to Persons Not Lawfully Present in the United States	Adds new section to describe a program providing care to persons not lawfully present in the U.S.
2322	Processing the Exemption	Updates title to Programs Under the Regulatory Authority of Other State Agencies and lists the program types.
2322.1	Additional Requirements for Processing Exemptions for Educational Programs	Updates title to Correctional Facilities. Lists correctional facility types.
2322.11	Additional Requirements for an Educational Facility that is a Member of an Organization Requiring Compliance with Standards	Deletes section.
2322.12	Additional Requirements for a Before- or After-School Program Under Contract with a Public Educational Facility	Deletes section.
2322.21	Program is Not Exempt	Deletes section.
2322.3	Program Disagrees that it is Not Exempt	Updates title to Youth Camps. Lists youth camp program types.
2323	Documenting Exemption Decisions in CLASS	Updates title to Municipal Recreation Programs and lists the criteria for a municipal recreation program.
2324	Documenting Supplements to an Exemption Decision	Deletes section.
2325	Closing an Exempt Program in CLASS	Deletes section.
2330	When Exempt Programs Request Regulation	Updates title to Programs of Limited Duration that are Exempt from Regulation by CCR and lists limited-duration program types.
2331	Program with Parents on the Premises	Adds new section to list criteria for the program with parents on the premises exemption.
2331.1	Examples of Parents on the Premises Programs that May be Exempt	Adds new section to list examples of parents on the premises programs.
2332	Short-Term Program	Adds new section to describe a short-term program.
2333	Religious Program	Adds new section to describe a religious program.
2334	Foreign Exchange or Sponsorship Program	Adds new section to describe a foreign exchange or sponsorship program.
2340	Exempt Programs that Operate in the Same Locations as Regulated Operations	Updates title to Educational Programs that are Exempt from Regulation by CCR. Lists the educational program types.
2341	When an Exempt Educational Program Must Obtain a Permit	Updates title to Accredited Educational Program for Grades Pre-K and Above. Describes the program.
2342	Before or After-School Program Operated by an Educational Facility	Adds new section to describe a before or after-school program operated by an educational facility.
2343	Before or After-School Program Operated by a Contracted Entity	Adds new section to describe a before or after-school program operated by a contracted entity.
2344	Educational Program that is a Member of an Organization Requiring Compliance with the Organization’s Own Standards	Adds new section to describe an educational program that is a member of an organization that requires compliance with the organization’s own standards.
2345	Private Educational Program	Adds new section to describe a private educational program.
2346	Additional Exemption Criteria when an Educational Program Provides Residential Child Care	Adds new section to provide additional criteria for an educational program that provides residential child care.
2347	When an Exempt Educational Program Must Obtain a Permit for a Portion of the Program	Adds new section to explain when an educational program must get a permit for a portion of the program that is not exempt.
2350	Governmental Entities that are Exempt from HHSC Regulation	Updates title to Miscellaneous Programs Exempt from Regulation by CCR. Lists criteria for this exemption.
2351	A Facility on a Federal Installation	Updates title to Neighborhood Recreation Program and lists criteria for this exemption.
2352	State-Operated Programs	Updates title to Skills Program and lists criteria for this exemption.
2352.1	Correctional Facilities	Deletes section.
2352.2	Treatment Facilities	Deletes section.
2352.3	Youth Camps Licensed by DSHS	Deletes section.
2352.4	Youth Camps Exempt from DSHS Licensing	Deletes section.
2353	Municipal Programs	Updates title to Caregiver Has Written Agreement with a Parent to Provide Residential Care. Lists criteria for this exemption.
2354	Emergency Shelter for Minors	Adds new section. Lists criteria for the emergency shelter for minors exemption.
2355	Child or Sibling Group Placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services	Adds new section. Lists criteria for the child or sibling group placed by DFPS exemption.
2356	Food Distribution Program	Adds new section. Lists criteria for the food distribution program exemption.
2357	Emergency Shelter for Victims of Human Trafficking	Adds new section. Lists criteria for the emergency shelter for victims of human trafficking exemption.
2358	Respite Care for a Local Mental Health Authority	Adds new section. Lists criteria for the respite care for a local mental health authority exemption.
2360	Programs of Limited Duration that are Exempt from HHSC Regulation	Updates title to Other Programs. Describes two types of programs that fall outside of the regular exemption types.
2361	Program with Parents on the Premises	Updates title to Certain Annual Youth Camps. Lists the criteria for this exemption.
2362	Short-Term Program	Updates title to Background Check Only Entities. Describes what a background check only entity is. Adds procedure for how staff process these requests.
2363	Religious Program	Deletes section.
2364	Foreign Exchange or Sponsorship Program	Deletes section.
2370	Educational Programs	Deletes section.
2371	Additional Exemption Criteria for Educational Programs that Provide Residential Child Care	Deletes section.
2380	Miscellaneous Programs Exempt from HHSC Regulation	Deletes section.
2390	Other Operations Exempt from HHSC Regulation	Deletes section.
2391	A Foster Home or Foster Group Home Regulated by a CPA	Deletes section.
2392	Certain State-Operated Facilities	Deletes section.
2393	Certain Annual Youth Camps	Deletes section.
2400	Processing an Exemption Request	Adds reference(s) for CLASS Document Library.
2410	Overview of the Exemption Process	Clarifies and adds language and reference(s) for CLASS Document Library.
6423.3	Storing Audio Files on Digital Storage	Deletes section.
2420	Determining if a Program is Exempt from Regulation	Adds language and reference(s) for CLASS Document Library.
2421	Processing the Exemption for an Educational Program that is a Member of an Organization Requiring Compliance With its own Standards	Adds new section. Includes more steps staff take to process an exemption for an educational program that is a member of an organization that requires compliance with its own standards.
2422	Exemption Request Forms	Adds new section. Lists each of the exemption request forms, the hyperlinks to the forms, and the applicable CCRH reference.
2423	2423 Supplemental Information CCR Reviews to Determine if a Program is Exempt	Adds new section. Lists examples of supplemental information CCR staff may need to review as part of the exemption request.
2424	Exempt Programs that Operate in the Same Locations as Regulated Operations	Adds new section. Clarifies how staff handle exempt and regulated programs that operate in the same location.
2430	Procedures When CCR Determines a Program is Exempt	Adds new section. Explains steps staff take after determining a program is exempt.
2440	Procedures When CCR Determines a Program is Not Exempt	Adds new section.
2441	Non-Exempt Program is Operating	Adds new section. Explains steps staff take when a non-exempt program is operating.
2441.1	When a Non-Exempt Program Does Not Take Steps to Become Regulated, Meet Criteria for an Exemption, or Stop Operating	Adds new section. Explains steps staff take when a non-exempt program is operating and does not take steps to come in to compliance.
2442	Non-Exempt Program is Not Providing Care	Adds new section. Explains steps staff take when a non-exempt program is not providing care.
2443	Obtaining Consent to Enter an Unregulated Operation	Adds reference(s) for CLASS Document Library.
2450	Documenting Exemption Requests and Decisions in CLASS	Adds new section.
2451	Entering the Exemption Request in CLASS	Adds new section. Explains how staff document exemption requests in CLASS.
2452	Documenting Chronology Entries for Exemption Requests	Adds new section. Explains how staff document chronology entries about exemption requests.
2453	Documenting Exemption Decisions in CLASS	Adds new section. Explains how staff document exemption decisions in CLASS.
2454	Documentation in CLASS	Adds language and reference(s) for CLASS Document Library.
2460	When an Exempt Program Requests Regulation by CCR	Adds new section. Describes situations where a program can and cannot request regulation by CCR.
2500	Handling Changes to an Exempt Program	Adds new section. Explains some exempt programs may alter services that impact its exemption status; provides procedure for how staff handle these situations.
2510	Determining if Changes to an Exempt Program Change the Program’s Exemption Status	Adds new section. Provides steps for staff to take after determining if a program’s exemption status has changed.
7210	Immediate Danger in a State-Operated Facility	Deletes section. Moves title and information to new section 4521.
2520	Enforcement Actions When an Exempt Program Knowingly Operates a Program that Requires Regulation by CCR	Adds new section. Explains the enforcement actions CCE may take if a program knowingly operates a program requiring regulation by CCR without a permit or exemption.
2600	Providing Information About the Child Care Regulation Process	Adds new section. Explains how CCR staff provide information about the regulation process to the public.
3121.2	Capturing Applicant Information in CLASS	Adds new section.
3121.21	Documenting Applicant Information in CLASS (RCCR Only)	Adds new section. Explains the policy for RCCR staff to document applicant history in CLASS.
3121.22	Documenting Applicant History in CLASS (RCCR Only)	Adds new section. Explains procedure for how staff document applicant history in CLASS.
3121.23	Documenting Applicant Information in CLASS (DCCR Only)	Adds new section. Explains procedure for how DCCR staff document applicant history in CLASS.
3200	Processing the Application for a License Certificate, Compliance Certificate, Registration, or Listing Permit	Updates title to include comma in Processing the Application for a License, Certificate, Compliance Certificate, Registration, or Listing Permit.
3213	Topics Covered and Forms Provided During the Pre-Application Interview	Updates references.
3232.1	Basis to Deny a Permit	Updates reference.
3323	Identifying, Documenting and Assessing Information from Prior Operation Numbers (RCCR Only)	Updates title to Identifying, Associating, and Documenting Information from an Associated Operation (RCCR Only). Clarifies procedure for identifying who the applicant is and if they have a relationship to an existing or previous operation.
3323.1	Documenting Prior Operation Numbers (RCCR Only)Documenting Prior Operation Numbers (RCCR Only)	Updates to 3323.2. New title is Documenting Associated Operation History in CLASS (RCCR Only). Adds procedure for how staff document operation history using updated CLASS functionality.
3323.2	Assessing the Five-Year Compliance History of the Applicant and Prior Operation Numbers (RCCR Only)	Updates to 3323.3. New title is Assessing the Five-Year Compliance History of the Applicant and Associated Operation (RCCR Only). Clarifies language.
3323.3	Additional Requirements if the Applicant or a Prior Operation Number Has a History of Heightened Monitoring (RCCR Only)	Updates to 3323.4. New title is Additional Requirements if the Applicant or an Associated Operation Has a History of Heightened Monitoring (RCCR Only).Clarifies language and procedure for coordinating with heightened monitoring.
3330	Additional Activities to Complete for a Licensed Child Day Care Operation	Updates title to Additional Activities to Complete for DCCR Operations.
3332	Identifying, Associating, and Documenting Information from an Associated Operation (DCCR Only)	Adds new section. Provides steps for DCCR staff to identify an applicant and asses an associated operation’s history.
3332.1	When to Associate Operations (DCCR Only)	Adds new section. Provides procedure for staff to associate an applicant with an existing or closed operation.
3332.2	Documenting Associated Operation History in CLASS (DCCR Only)	Adds new section. Explains how staff document the operation history in CLASS using updated CLASS functionality.
3340	Operations that are Not Contiguous	Adds new section. Incorporates information from previous 2260.
3341	Child Day Care Operations that are Not Contiguous	Adds new section. Incorporates information from previous 2261.
3342	Residential Child Care Operations that are Not Contiguous	Adds new section. Incorporates information from previous 2262.
3350	Residential Child Care Operations that Also Provide Child Day Care	Adds new section.
3351	Foster Homes that Also Provide Child Day Care	Adds new section. Incorporates information from previous 2270.
3352	General Residential Operations that Also Provide Child Day Care	Adds new section. Incorporates information from previous 2270.
3424	Applying Additional Types of Conditions or Restrictions	Updates reference.
3424.5	Conditions for Applicants with a History of Heightened Monitoring (RCCR Only)	Updates reference.
3834	Steps to Process an Application	Updates title to Steps to Process an Application for an Existing Operation. Clarifies steps staff take to process an application for an existing operation.
3834.1	When a Permit is Added or Replaced	Clarifies language.
3834.2	Public Notice and Hearing Requirements	Clarifies language.
3834.3	Documentation in CLASS	Updates title to Documenting the New Application in CLASS. Clarifies procedure for staff to indicate the operation history on the new Operation History page in CLASS.
4123	Follow-Up Inspections	Updates reference.
4128	Other Types of Inspections	Updates list of examples.
4141	Preparing for Application, Initial, and Monitoring Inspections	Updates references. Clarifies language.
4171	Discussing the Results of an Inspection	Updates link to the CCR Inspection Survey.
4300	Conducting a Follow-Up with an Operation	Updates references. Clarifies language.
4511	Options on the Enforcement Recommendation Page in CLASS	Updates references. Clarifies language.
5142	Notifying the Operation of Waiver or Variance Decision	Clarifies how staff send notification to an operation for a granted waiver or variance.
5181	Amending Conditions of a Waiver or Variance	Clarifies how staff send notification to an operation for a granted waiver or variance.
5212	Fees for Multiple Licenses	Updates references. Clarifies language.
5534	Ending the Voluntary Suspension	Updates references. Clarifies language.
5700	Due Process Hearings	Adds new section. Moves and updates due process from 7730, 7770, and related subsections.
5710	Due Process Hearing Procedure	Adds new section. Moves and updates due process from 7730 and related subsections.
5711	Waiving a Due Process Hearing and Expediting the HHSC Decision or Action	Adds new section. Moves and updates due process from 7730 and related subsections.
5712	Procedure for Requested Due Process Hearings	Adds new section. Moves and updates due process from 7730 and related subsections.
5713	When an HHSC Decision or Action is Effective Following a Due Process Hearing Decision	Adds new section. Moves and updates due process from 7730 and related subsections.
5720	Regulating Pending the Due Process Hearing or Denial, Refusal to Renew, Revocation, or Suspension	Adds new section. Moves and updates due process from 7730 and related subsections.
5721	Conducting Inspections When CCE Determines the Operation Can Continue Providing Care Pending the Due Process Hearing	Adds new section. Moves and updates due process from 7730 and related subsections.
5722	Conducting Inspections When CCE Determines the Operation Cannot Continue Providing Care Pending the Due Process	Adds new section. Moves and updates due process from 7730 and related subsections.
5723	Submitting a Subsequent Referral for Enforcement Action to CCE	Adds new section. Moves and updates due process from 7730 and related subsections.
5730	Due Process Hearing Upholds an Adverse Action	Adds new section. Moves and updates due process from 7730 and related subsections.
5800	Automatic Actions	Creates new section. Moves title from previous section 7800. Adds language and references.
5810	Automatic Suspensions	Creates new section. Moves title and information from previous section 7810. Updates language and adds references.
5811	When to Process an Automatic Suspension	Creates new section. Moves title and information from previous section 7811. Updates language.
5812	How to Process an Automatic Suspension	Creates new section. Moves title and information from previous section 7812. Updates language.
5813	Conducting Follow Up to Automatic Suspension	Creates new section. Moves title and information from previous section 7813. Updates language.
5813.1	If the Operation is Caring for Children After an Automatic Suspension	Creates new section. Moves information from previous section 7813.1. Updates language.
5813.2	If the Operation Stopped Providing Care or is No Longer Operating After an Automatic Suspension	Creates new section. Moves information from previous section 7813.2. Updates language.
5814	Ending an Automatic Suspension	Creates new section. Moves title and information from previous section 7814. Updates language.
5820	Automatic Revocations	Creates new section. Moves title and information from previous section 7820. Updates language.
5821	Conducting Follow-Up to an Automatic Revocation	Creates new section. Moves title and information from previous section 7821. Updates language.
5821.1	Operation is Caring for Children After an Automatic Revocation	Creates new section. Moves information from previous section 7821.1. Updates title to Operation is Caring for Children After an Automatic Revocation. Updates language.
5822	Closing an Operation After an Automatic Revocation	Creates new section. Moves title and information from previous section 7822.
6992	Seeking an Injunction During an Unregulated Operation Investigation	Updates references. Clarifies language.
7110	Circumstances That May Call for Enforcement Action	Updates references.
7430	Decision to Impose Probation	Clarifies when staff inspect an operation during the probation period. Clarifies when staff provide technical assistance.
7441	Inspecting an Operation During Probation	Clarifies when staff inspect an operation during the probation period. Clarifies when staff provide technical assistance.
7631.1	When Immediate Intervention Is Warranted at an Operation	Updates reference.
7631.5	Follow-Up After Delivery of Notice of Intent to Take Adverse Action When Operation Required to Close Immediately	Updates reference.
7632.1	When an Adverse Action is Overturned at an Administrative Review	Updates reference. Clarifies language.
7632.2	Adverse Action is Upheld at an Administrative Review or No Administrative Review is Requested	Updates reference.
7634	Inspecting During the Suspension, Refusal to Renew, Revocation, or Denial Process	Updates reference.
7636	Follow-Up to Final Notice of Suspension, Revocation, or Denial	Updates reference.
7700	Legal Actions When an Operation Disagrees with the Actions of an Inspector	Changes title to Judicial Actions. Adds language.
7710	Reserved for Future Use	Changes title to Injunction, Including Temporary Injunction. Adds language.
7711	Following Up During an Injunction	Adds new section. Moves and updates language from 7742.1.
7720	Hearings Concerning Child Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation Findings	Changes title to Civil Penalties and Criminal Offenses. Updates text in section with content from 7750.
7720.1	Civil Penalties	Adds section.
7720.2	Criminal Offenses	Add section.
7721	When a Minor Turns Eighteen	Deletes section.
7722	Sustaining a Perpetrator in IMPACT	Deletes section.
7730	Due Process Hearings	Changes title to Settlement of Legal Case. Updates text in section with content from 7760. Moves and updates content to 5700 and related subsections.
7731	Regulation During Appeal Process	Deletes section.
7732	When an Administrative Law Judge Issues a Final Decision on an Appeal	Deletes section.
7733	Suit Filed	Deletes section.
7740	Injunctive Relief	Deletes section.
7741	Temporary Restraining Order	Deletes section.
7742	Injunction	Deletes section. Moves and updates content to 7710.
7742.1	Following Up an Injunction	Deletes section. Moves and updates content to 7711.
7750	Civil and Criminal Penalties	Deletes section. Moves and updates information to 7720.
7760	Settlement of Legal Case	Deletes section. Moves and updates information to 7730.
7770	Administrative Review and Due Process Hearing for a Designated Controlling Person	Deletes section
7771	Choosing the Persons to Designate as Controlling	Deletes section
7771.1	Notifying Persons About the Intent to Designate	Deletes section
7772	Process of Providing an Administrative Review of the Designation as a Controlling Person	Deletes section
7772.1	Adverse Action Is Overturned, Stopped, or Results in a Settlement	Deletes section
7772.2	No Administrative Review Requested by a Controlling Person	Deletes section
7772.3	Decision to Designate a Controlling Person is Overturned	Deletes section
7772.4	Decision to Designate a Controlling Person is Upheld	Deletes section
7772.5	Notifying Persons About Licensing’s Decision to Designate a Controlling Person	Deletes section
7772.51	Content of CLASS Form 2763 (Controlling Person Administrative Review Decision Letter)	Deletes section
7772.52	Instructions for Requesting a Due Process Hearing to Appeal the Designation of Controlling Person	Deletes section
7772.53	Consequences of a Controlling Person Not Responding to a Letter About the Right to Appeal (CLASS Form 2763)	Deletes section
7772.54	Enclosures When Instructing a Person About the Right to Appeal a Designation as Controlling (CLASS Form 2763)	Deletes section
7772.55	Delivering the Letter Notifying a Person About the Right to Appeal a Designation as Controlling (CLASS Form 2763)	Deletes section
7773	Providing a Due Process Hearing for a Designated Controlling Person	Deletes section.
7773.1	Controlling Person Did Not Request a Due Process Hearing	Deletes section.
7773.2	When a Controlling Person Requests a Due Process Hearing to Appeal the Designation	Deletes section.
7773.21	Designation of Controlling is Upheld at a Due Process Hearing	Deletes section.
7773.22	Revocation is Upheld at a Due Process Hearing but the Designation of Controlling Person is Overturned	Deletes section.
7773.23	Revocation and Designation are Both Overturned at a Due Process Hearing	Deletes section.
7773.3	Final Notice to Sustain the Designation of Controlling Person	Deletes section.
7773.31	Contents of the Letter to Notify a Controlling Person About a Sustained Designation (CLASS Form 2764)	Deletes section.
7773.32	Delivering the Letter Notifying a Controlling Person About a Sustained Designation (CLASS Form 2764)	Deletes section.
7773.4	Reviewing the Status of a Sustained Controlling Person in CLASS	Deletes section.
7774	Documenting in the AARS When the Denial or Revocation of a Permit is Final or the Role of Controlling Person is Sustained	Deletes section.
7774.1	Entering Details About an Operation in the HHSC Record Sharing System	Deletes section.
7774.2	Entering Information for the Controlling Persons	Deletes section.
7800	Automatic Actions	Deletes section. Moves title and information to new section 5800.
7810	Automatic Suspensions	Deletes section. Moves title and information to new section 5810.
7811	When to Process an Automatic Suspension	Deletes section. Moves title and information to new section 5811.
7812	How to Process an Automatic Suspension	Deletes section. Moves title and information to new section 5812.
7813	Conducting Follow Up to Automatic Suspension	Deletes section. Moves title and information to new section 5813.
7813.1	Operation or Home is Caring for Children	Deletes section. Moves information to new section 5813.1.
7813.2	Operation or Home has Stopped Providing Care or is No Longer Operating	Deletes section. Moves information to new section 5813.2.
7814	Ending an Automatic Suspension	Deletes section. Moves title and information to new section 5814.
7820	Automatic Revocations	Deletes section. Moves title and information to new section 5820.
7821	Conducting Follow-Up to an Automatic Revocation	Deletes section. Moves title and information to new section 5821.
7821.1	Operation or Home is Caring for Children	Deletes section. Moves information to new section 5821.1.
7822	Closing an Operation After an Automatic Revocation	Deletes section. Moves title and information to new section 5822.
9700	Remedial Action on an Administrator’s License	Updates references.
10123	Background Check Requests for Substitute Employees and Special Skills Instructors	Clarifies policy about skills programs and substitute caregiver organizations.
10123.1	Background Check Only Entities in CLASS	Adds new section. Clarifies procedure for CBCU staff when processing a background check only request.
10224	Tracking Open Investigations and DFPS Alternative Response Cases for Closure	Updates reference.
10232	Requests for Determination of Immediate Threat	Updates reference. Clarifies language.
10232.1	Processing a Determination of Immediate Threat	Updates reference. Clarifies language.
10233	Determining Subject’s Presence Does Not Pose Immediate Threat	Updates reference. Clarifies language.
10250	Response to Due Process Offers	Updates reference. Clarifies language.
10271	Finding is Upheld in the Due Process Hearing	Updates reference. Clarifies language.
10280	Handling Sustained Central Registry Background Check Results	Updates reference. Clarifies language.

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