Admin. R. Mont. 37.96.201
Programming Definitions
Effective May 1, 2025Authorizing statute(s): 52-2-704, 53-4-212, MCA; Implementing statute(s): 52-2-702, 52-2-703, 52-2-704, 52-2-713, 52-2-723, 52-2-725, 52-2-731, 52-2-735, 52-2-736, 53-2-201, 53-4-211, 53-4-212, 53-4-611, MCAState of Montana
- (1) "Guidance approach" means the use of direction to resolve mistaken behavior without punishment.
- (2) "Positive child guidance" means age-appropriate, non-punitive methods used to redirect a child to achieve a desired behavior.
- (3) "Programming" means the activities, schedules, and curriculum of a child care facility.
- (4) "Punishment" means any form of discipline that causes pain, discomfort, humiliation, shame, or fear, including name-calling, spanking, slapping, pinching, pulling, and hitting with an object.
- (5) "Screen time" means time during which content on a mobile phone, tablet, computer, television, or other device can be viewed.
Authorizing statute(s): 52-2-704, 53-4-212, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 52-2-702, 52-2-703, 52-2-704, 52-2-713, 52-2-723, 52-2-725, 52-2-731, 52-2-735, 52-2-736, 53-2-201, 53-4-211, 53-4-212, 53-4-611, MCA
History: NEW, 2025 MAR, 37-1044, Eff. 5/1/25.