1. (a) Compliance with this article shall be monitored and enforced by the following entities:

   1. (1) For child-care facilities licensed by the State Department of Human Resources, by the State Department of Human Resources pursuant to Section 38-7-7.1.
   2. (2) For prekindergarten programs operating under Article 2, by the department pursuant to subsection (b).
   3. (3) For public kindergarten, by the local school principal pursuant to Section 16-40-15.

2. (b)

   1. (1) In addition to the standards established pursuant to Article 2, each prekindergarten operating under Article 2 shall implement and abide by a screen time policy that meets the requirements of this article and reflects the screen time standards established pursuant to Section 26-24-63.

   2. (2) The secretary of the department shall monitor prekindergarten compliance with this article as he or she deems necessary, provided that the secretary must:

      1. a. Include a screen time policy in the Office of School Readiness Program Guidelines;
      2. b. Require prekindergarten teachers to annually complete the training required by Section 26-24-64; and
      3. c. In the event that a prekindergarten is not in compliance with this section, prioritize additional training with relevant staff members. If noncompliance continues, the department may establish or enforce a corrective action plan.

(Act 2026-169, §2.)