Alabama § 38-7-7.1
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 38-7-7.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-7-7.1.
(a) In addition to the standards for licensing established pursuant to Section 38-7-7, each day care center, day care home, group day care home, and night care facility shall implement and abide by a screen time policy that meets the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 24 of Title 26, as a condition for licensing under this chapter.
(b) The department shall incorporate a screen time policy that meets the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 24 of Title 26, in the department’s minimum standards for licensing and approving day care centers, day care homes, group day care homes, and night care facilities, as defined by this chapter, and monitor compliance with this section as the department deems necessary, provided that the department must:
(1) Review compliance during any inspection under Section 38-7-11;
(2) Require staff who supervise children to undergo training established pursuant to Section 26-24-64; and
(3) If a child-care facility listed in subsection (b) is not in compliance with this section, prioritize additional training through the Department of Early Childhood Education with the noncompliant staff members. If noncompliance continues, the department may adopt or enforce a corrective action plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 38-7-7.1
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