Discipline and guidance must be:
  (1) Individualized and consistent for each child;
  (2) Appropriate to the child's level of understanding;
  (3) Directed toward teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control; and
  (4) A positive method of discipline and guidance that encourages self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction, including:
    (A) Using praise and encouragement of good behavior instead of focusing only upon unacceptable behavior;
    (B) Reminding a child of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive statements;
    (C) Redirecting behavior using positive statements; and
    (D) Using brief supervised separation or time out from the group, when appropriate for the child's age and development, which is limited to no more than one minute per the year of the child's age.

Source Note: The provisions of this §742.601 adopted to be effective March 10, 2021, 46 TexReg 1247