Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Subchapter G - DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE
Section 744.2109 - May I use disciplinary measures that are fundamental to teaching a skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 744.2109

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

You may use disciplinary measures for teaching a skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency that is the goal of skill instruction or training that is a core component of your operation's program so long as:

(1) The measures are considered commonly accepted teaching or training techniques;

(2) You provide a description of the training and disciplinary measures in writing to parents and employees and include the following information:

(A) The disciplinary measures that may be used, such as physical exercise or sparring used in martial arts programs;

(B) What behaviors would warrant the use of these measures; and

(C) The maximum amount of time the measures would be imposed;

(3) Inform parents that they have the right to ask for additional information; and

(4) Ensure that the disciplinary measures used are not considered abuse, neglect, or exploitation as specified in the Texas Family Code § 261.401 and Chapter 745, Subchapter K, Division 5, of Title 40 (relating to Abuse and Neglect).

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