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February 12, 2016: Texas Opens Door to Family Detention Child Care Licenses Under Lowered Standards

In a quietly announced decision that could set a dangerous precedent for child care in the state, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has approved a proposed rule to reduce childcare standards that allow licensing for-profit family detention camps in South Texas to move forward.

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