(a) The director shall implement, administer, and enforce the youth program standards of care. The director may by written order establish such rules, regulations, and policies, not inconsistent with this chapter, as the director determines are necessary to discharge any duty under or to effect the policy of this chapter.
(b) No city youth program may be advertised as a child-care facility.
(c) The standards of care apply to all youth programs sponsored by the city, whether offered after school, during the summer, during holidays, or during inter-session.
(d) When registering for a youth program, each participant’s parent will be provided a current copy of the standards of care and will be informed that the youth program is not licensed by the State of Texas. A current copy of the standards of care will also be maintained at each youth program site for inspection and review by the public and by program employees.
(e) The director shall cause a criminal background check to be conducted on each prospective youth program employee. If results of that criminal check indicate that an applicant has been convicted of any of the following offenses, the applicant will not be considered for employment:
(1) a felony or a misdemeanor classified as an offense against a person or family;
(2) a felony or misdemeanor classified as public indecency;
(3) a felony or misdemeanor violation of any law intended to control the possession or distribution of any controlled substance;
(4) any offense involving moral turpitude; or
(5) any offense that would potentially put youth participants or the city of Dallas at risk.