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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 747MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES
SUBCHAPTER LDISCIPLINE
RULE §747.2703What methods of discipline and guidance may I use?

Discipline must be:

  (1) Individualized and consistent for each child;

  (2) Appropriate to the child's level of understanding;

  (3) Directed toward teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control; and

  (4) A positive method of discipline and guidance that encourages self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction, including the following:

    (A) Using praise and encouragement of good behavior instead of focusing only upon unacceptable behavior;

    (B) Reminding a child of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive statements;

    (C) Redirecting behavior using positive statements; and

    (D) Using brief supervised separation or time out from the group, when appropriate for the child's age and development, which is limited to no more than one minute per year of the child's age.


Source Note: The provisions of this §747.2703 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1462; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1906; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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