Section 744.2109 - May I use disciplinary measures that are fundamental to teaching a skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency?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).26 Tex. Admin. Code § 744.2109
The provisions of this §744.2109 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909