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== Children's Educational Television == |
== Children's Educational Television == |
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=== Children's Television Act of 1990 === |
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In 1990 Congress enacted the [[Children's_Television_Act|Children's Television Act]] (CTA) in order to increase the amount of informational and educational programming available for children on television. [http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/childtv.html] The FCC has adopted rules in order to carry out this mandate. Television stations, under FCC rule, must: |
In 1990 Congress enacted the [[Children's_Television_Act|Children's Television Act]] (CTA) in order to increase the amount of informational and educational programming available for children on television. [http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/childtv.html] The FCC has adopted rules in order to carry out this mandate. Television stations, under FCC rule, must: |
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* Air at least three hours per week of core programs [http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/childtv.html] |
* Air at least three hours per week of core programs [http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/childtv.html] |
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=== Core Programming === |
==== Core Programming ==== |
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Core programs are designed to serve the educational and informational needs of children (ages 16 and under). Core programming must be a regularly scheduled weekly program that is at least thirty minutes in length and aired between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. [http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/childtv.html] |
Core programs are designed to serve the educational and informational needs of children (ages 16 and under). Core programming must be a regularly scheduled weekly program that is at least thirty minutes in length and aired between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. [http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/childtv.html] |
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=== Commercial Time Limits === |
==== Commercial Time Limits ==== |
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Children 12 years old and younger are more susceptible to the power of television advertisements than adults. Therefore the FCC enforces time limits (10.5 minutes per hour on weekends and 12 minutes per hour on weekends) on commercials for television shows aimed at this audience. [http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/childtv.html] |
Children 12 years old and younger are more susceptible to the power of television advertisements than adults. Therefore the FCC enforces time limits (10.5 minutes per hour on weekends and 12 minutes per hour on weekends) on commercials for television shows aimed at this audience. [http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/childtv.html] |
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=== Obtaining Children's Programming Information === |
==== Obtaining Children's Programming Information ==== |
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Revision as of 00:09, 15 March 2011
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission), established by the Communications Act of 1934, is in place in order to regulate interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. [1] Children's programming has not been exempt from FCC regulation and has been subject to multiple rules and regulations, particularly over the last few decades.
Children's Educational Television
Children's Television Act of 1990
In 1990 Congress enacted the Children's Television Act (CTA) in order to increase the amount of informational and educational programming available for children on television. [2] The FCC has adopted rules in order to carry out this mandate. Television stations, under FCC rule, must:
- Provide parents and consumers with information about core programs being aired
- Define the type of programs that qualify as core programs
- Air at least three hours per week of core programs [3]
Core Programming
Core programs are designed to serve the educational and informational needs of children (ages 16 and under). Core programming must be a regularly scheduled weekly program that is at least thirty minutes in length and aired between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. [4]
Commercial Time Limits
Children 12 years old and younger are more susceptible to the power of television advertisements than adults. Therefore the FCC enforces time limits (10.5 minutes per hour on weekends and 12 minutes per hour on weekends) on commercials for television shows aimed at this audience. [5]