This is a clone of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) for educational purposes. It is not the official version and should not be used for legal purposes. Site created Wed, 21 May 2025 21:16:46 GMT
Discipline and guidance 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:(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 the year of the child's age.