for
a
position
involving
contact
with
campers
at
a
youth
camp
unless
the
individual submits to the person documentation that verifies the
individual within the preceding two years successfully completed
the training and examination program required by this section.
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A person holding a license issued under this chapter
must retain in the person
s records the documentation required
under
Subsection
(a)
for
each
employee
or
volunteer
until
the
second anniversary of the examination date.
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A
person
applying
for
or
holding
an
employee
or
volunteer position involving contact with campers at a youth camp
must successfully complete a training and examination program on
sexual abuse and child molestation administered by the Department
of Family and Protective Services during the period described by
Subsection (a).
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The Department of Family and Protective Services shall
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and
administer
an
Internet
web-based
training
and
examination program on sexual abuse and child molestation.
The
program must include not less than 30 minutes of training, and an
examination, on each of the following:
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the definitions and effects of sexual abuse and
child molestation;
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the typical patterns of behavior and methods of
operation of child molesters and sex offenders that put children at
risk;
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the
warning
signs
and
symptoms
associated
with
sexual abuse or child molestation, recognition of the signs and
symptoms, and the recommended methods of intervening and reporting
suspected abuse; and
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the
recommended
rules
and
procedures
for
youth
camps
to
implement
to
address,
reduce,
prevent,
and
report
suspected sexual abuse or child molestation.
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The Department of Family and Protective Services may
assess
a
fee
in
the
amount
necessary
to
cover
the
costs
of
administering this section, not to exceed $10, to each individual
who enrolls in the training and examination program on sexual abuse
and child molestation.
A youth camp may reimburse an employee or
volunteer for the cost of the training and examination program.
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(a)
The
Department
of
Family
and
Protective
Services
shall
develop
the
training
and
examination
program
required under Section 141.0095, Health and Safety Code, as added
by this Act, not later than February 1, 2006.
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Notwithstanding
Section
141.0095,
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by or volunteering at a youth camp is not required to comply with
Section 141.0095 before June 1, 2006.
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This Act takes effect September 1, 2005.
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