1. (a) You may not use a screen time activity for a child under the age of two years.
2. (b) You may use a screen time activity to supplement, but not to replace, an activity with a child who is two years old or older that is described in §747.2407 of this chapter (relating to What activities must I provide for a toddler?), §747.2507 of this chapter (relating to What activities must I provide for a pre-kindergarten age child?), and §747.2607 of this chapter (relating to What activities must I provide for a school-age child?).

3. (c) If you use a screen time activity for a child at your home, you must ensure that the activity:

   1. (1) Is related to the planned activities that meet educational goals;
   2. (2) Is age-appropriate;
   3. (3) Does not exceed one hour per day;
   4. (4) Is not used during mealtime, snack times, naptimes, or rest times;
   5. (5) Does not include advertising or violence; and
   6. (6) Is turned off when not in use.
4. (d) A school-age child may use screen time without restriction for homework.

Source Note:The provisions of this §747.2105 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1462; amended to be effective December 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 10266; 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 1488.