| (a) You may not use a screen time activity for a child
under the age of two years.
(b) You may use a screen time activity to supplement,
but not to replace, an activity for a child who is two years old or
older that is described in §746.2507 of this chapter (relating
to What activities must I provide for a toddler?); §746.2607
of this chapter (relating to What activities must I provide for a
pre-kindergarten-age child?); and §746.2707 of this chapter (relating
to What activities must I provide for a school-age child?).
(c) If you use a screen time activity for a child at
the center, you must ensure that the activity:
(1) Is related to the planned activities that meet
educational goals;
(2) Is age-appropriate;
(3) Does not exceed one hour per day;
(4) Is not used during mealtime, snack times, naptimes,
or rest times;
(5) Does not include advertising or violence; and
(6) Is turned off when not in use.
(d) A school-age child may use screen time without
restriction for homework.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §746.2207 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; amended to be effective December 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 10238; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective March 10, 2021, 46 TexReg 1479 |
