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 this title (relating to Abuse and Neglect).

Source Note: 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