26 TAC § 744.1013. Must someone else be designated to be in charge of my operation in the director's absence?, DIVISION 1. DIRECTOR

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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › 26 TAC § 744.1013

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(a) Yes. You or your director must designate a qualified caregiver to be in charge of the operation anytime the director is away from the operation during your hours of operation. If your operation has a program director and a site director, the written plan designating their responsibilities must address whether either or both directors may designate a qualified caregiver to be in charge of your operation in the site director's absence.

(b) Designated individuals must:

(1) Know they are in charge and for how long;

(2) Know their responsibilities while in charge;

(3) Have access to all essential information to communicate with parents and state and local authorities as needed; and

(4) Have the authority to direct the operation in compliance with minimum standards.

(c) You or your director must ensure that all other employees know who is in charge in the director's absence.

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