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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
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Subtitle I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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Chapter 531. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
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Subchapter H. OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATION |
Sec. 531.284. STRATEGIC PLAN
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(a) The office shall create and implement a statewide strategic plan for the delivery of health and human services to children younger than six years of age.
(b) In developing the statewide strategic plan, the office shall:
(1) consider existing programs and models to serve children younger than six years of age, including:
(A) community resource coordination groups;
(B) the Texas Integrated Funding Initiative;
(C) the Texas Information and Referral Network; and
(D) efforts to create a 2-1-1 telephone number for access to human services;
(2) attempt to maximize federal funds and local existing infrastructure and funds; and
(3) provide for local participation to the greatest extent possible.
(c) The statewide strategic plan must address the needs of children younger than six years of age with disabilities.