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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A child may not be court-ordered to receive services at a residential care facility unless:
(1) the child is a child with an intellectual disability;
(2) evidence is presented showing that because of the child's intellectual disability, the child:
(A) represents a substantial risk of physical impairment or injury to the child or others; or
(B) is unable to provide for and is not providing for the child's most basic personal physical needs;
(3) the child cannot be adequately and appropriately habilitated in an available, less restrictive setting;
(4) the residential care facility provides habilitative services, care, training, and treatment appropriate to the child's needs; and
(5) an interdisciplinary team recommends placement in the residential care facility.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Family Code - FAM § 55.06. Criteria for Court-Ordered Residential Intellectual Disability Services for Child - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/family-code/fam-sect-55-06/
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