Current through Reg. 50, No. 1; January 3, 2025
Section 746.2207 - May I use a screen time activity with a child?(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;(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.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.2207
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 by Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 10, March 5, 2021, TexReg 1485, eff. 3/10/2021