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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER O - FOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
SECTION/RULE §749.3031 - What are the requirements for beds and bedding?
Chapter Review Date 06/19/2024

(a) Each foster child shall have their own bed and mattress. This does not prevent a child receiving respite care or requiring closer supervision from sleeping on a couch, sleeping bag, etc. for fewer than seven days.(b) Beds must be clean and comfortable.(c) Mattresses must be off of the floor and have covers or protectors.(d) Linens must be changed when soiled, and not less often than once a week.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.3031 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 9944; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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