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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
SUBCHAPTER F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN
SECTION/RULE §746.2207 - May I use a screen time activity with a child?
Chapter Review Date 04/04/2024

(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.

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.

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