For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:

1. (1) ADULT-SUPERVISED USE. Media engagement in which a parent, guardian, or caregiver is actively present and guiding and discussing the media content.
2. (2) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Early Childhood Education.

3. (3) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM. a. All of the following:

   1. 1. A licensed child-care facility that serves children five years of age and younger.
   2. 2. Prekindergarten programs operating under Article 2.
   3. 3. Public kindergarten programs.
   4. b. In addition to regular school day programs, the term includes any after-school, extended day, or summer program provided by a facility or program described in paragraph a.
4. (4) HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING. Screen-based media programs and platforms used in early childhood education programs.

5. (5) LICENSED CHILD-CARE FACILITY. All of the following:

   1. a. A day care center as defined in Section 38-7-2.
   2. b. A day care home as defined in Section 38-7-2.
   3. c. A group day care home as defined in Section 38-7-2.
   4. d. A night care facility as defined in Section 38-7-2.
6. (6) SCREEN-BASED MEDIA. Visual media devices including, but not limited to, televisions, computers, smart phones, and tablets.
7. (7) SCREEN TIME. Time spent using screen-based media. The term does not include live, interactive video communication, such as a video call with a child’s family.

(Act 2026-169, §2.)