Campus Program for Minors

Campus Program for Minors

The purpose of the Campus Program for Minors is to educate employees of such programs by establishing requirements relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination. The proposed rules are necessary to comply with Senate Bill (SB) 1414, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, which amended Texas Education Code, Section 51.976.

The rules will impose a requirement for all staff in a position involving contact with campers at a campus program for minors to successfully complete an approved training and examination program on sexual abuse and child molestation; establish criteria for a training and examination program on sexual abuse and child molestation; require a training and examination program on sexual abuse and child molestation to be approved by DSHS; and provide civil penalties for a person violating the Act or a rule or order adopted under the Act.

All campus programs for minors may comply with these new rules by selecting one of the following options:

  1. Choose an already-approved training program for employees.
  2. Develop and get approval of a new training program for employees.

Approved Training and Examination Programs

Youth Camp Sexual Abuse and Child Molestation Awareness Training and Examination Programs

Approved Training and Examination Programs - Updated 2/26/24


Course Provider Application Process

Course applications for Initial and Renewals are required to be submitted online through the Regulatory Services Online Licensing System. You will need to create an account to submit your application online. For more information, visit our website at dshs.texas.gov/youthcamp

To start Application, visit our website vo.ras.dshs.state.tx.us

  • New User must create a new online account. Log in with the one-time password emailed to you to access online services. (Make sure to change password after successfully created an account)
  • To apply for New License application:
    • Choose the board “Youth Camps Program”
    • Select “Initial Youth Camp Training Course”, then click select
    • Follow the steps and enter all information required
    • Provide all Course Information (Course content either a digital copy or webpage link, sample course completion certificate, and exam key)
    • Review application summary, then submit
    • After submission it will ask to pay now or later
    • Once paid, application will be in queue for processing
  • To Renew existing License:
    • Under Additional Activities, select “Add Licenses to Registration
    • Select Yes, then click next
    • Choose the board Youth Camps Program
    • Choose license type Renew Youth Camp Training Course, then click next
    • Enter:
      • License Number
      • Organization (Business) Name
      • Physical business location’s Zip code
      • Finish security captcha questions, then click next
  • Confirm if the information is correct, then hit next
  • Once Completed it will send you back to the main menu, and you should see a renewal listed under “It is time to Renew!”
  • Select the license number to start the process of application
  • Follow the steps and enter all information required
  • Provide all Course Information (Course content either a digital copy or webpage link, sample course completion certificate, and exam key)
  • Review application summary, then submit
  • Once paid application will be in queue for processing
  • If there are changes in physical location, DBA, and owner, an initial application will be required
  • Once paid application will be in queue for processing

If you have any questions or concerns, email us at YouthCamps.Reg@dshs.texas.gov.


Forms

A program operator must submit to the department on the form provided by the department and within five days of the start of the Campus Program for Minors verification that each employee of the campus program for minors has complied with the requirements of the new rules.


Rules and Regulations


Statutes and Laws

Texas Education Code
Title 3
Subtitle A
Chapter 51
Subchapter Z

Section 51.976, Training and Examination Program for Employees of Campus Programs for Minors on Warning Signs of Sexual Abuse and Child Molestation


Complaint Process

Please send comments or complaints to the Public Health and Sanitation at PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov.

Get in Touch

Phone Number

512-834-6788

Fax Number

512-206-3792

Email Address

PHSCPS@dshs.texas.gov

Mailing Address

Department of State Health Services - Public Health and Sanitation
Environmental Operations Branch, Mail Code 2835
P. O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78660
United States