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Standards of care for Parks and Recreation early child development programs
What this is
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4452, which sets official standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
Why it matters
These standards establish the rules governing how the city cares for young children in its recreation programs, which affects families who use those services.
Council action
Motion to approve the ordinance as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Jennifer Justice.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — April 10, 2023 meeting
- April 10, 2023 Vote taken — April 10, 2023 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 10, 2023
Hold public hearing and adopt ordinance
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4452, ADOPTING STANDARDS OF CARE FOR EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE RICHARDSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
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