the Federal Register. Nevertheless, we note that any good faith efforts to comply with this requirement would be taken into account as a mitigating factor in a forfeiture proceeding. We emphasize that this exception to the requirement that preempted Core Programming be rescheduled in order to count toward a broadcaster's children's programming obligations applies only to non-regularly scheduled live programming. Examples of non-regularly scheduled live programming include but are not limited to non-breaking live news, such as coverage of an elected official swearing-in ceremony, public affairs specials on issues of interest to the local community, live coverage of a local parade, a local election debate, or live coverage of a local sports team's playoff or championship game. All Rights Reserved. We recognize that publishers of program guides are not obligated to include children's programming information provided by stations in their guides. Therefore, we . As NAB observes, there is no evidence that parents or children consult the Reports to plan their future viewing. The display of website addresses during programs directed to children ages 12 and under is permitted only if the website meets the following criteria: Television broadcasters, cable operators, and satellite providers may not display website addresses during or adjacent to a children's program if products are sold featuring a character in the program, or a program character is used to sell products. These markup elements allow the user to see how the document follows the Cable System Operators (Telecom Act Standard). If any users of assistive technologies are experiencing any difficulties in using this website, please do not hesitate to contact The Children's Trust at 305.571.5700 or by e-mail ataccessibility@thechildrenstrust.org. Moreover, given that broadcast stations will have the flexibility to air a limited amount of programming that is not regularly scheduled on a weekly basis under the revised processing guidelines, we think that it will remain important for broadcasters to provide information identifying such programming to publishers of program guides to assist parents in locating this programming for their children. We conclude that this approach will ensure that children are able to reap the benefits of viewing educational and informational programming on a regularly scheduled weekly basis, while also providing broadcasters greater scheduling flexibility and the opportunity to offer a greater variety of educational programming. Therefore, we find that it is unnecessary to mandate specific promotional requirements for short-form programs aired by broadcast stations. The Ready to Learn Program: 2010-1015 Policy Brief. Even during children's first three years, educational content makes up only half of what they watch. 2010; 30: 220-238. Therefore, we find that it is unnecessary to mandate specific promotional requirements for Core Programming that is not aired on a regularly scheduled weekly basis. Furthermore, the Reports will be simplified and revised consistent with other modifications to the children's programming rules made in this proceeding. 35. The Children's Fund maintains focus in awarding grants and looks to support charities that will thrive in part because of our support. The remaining hours of Core Programs (up to 52 hours) may consist educational specials, other non-regularly scheduled programming, and regularly scheduled non-weekly programming, as well as short-form programming, including public service announcements and interstitials. There is no evidence that the public uses this Start Printed Page 41930information and, as noted by commenters, program guide publishers are not obligated to include children's programming information provided by stations in their guides. 63. Further, noncommercial stations generally air far more children's educational programming than commercial stations, whereas it is more difficult for parents to locate children's educational programming in commercial stations' more varied line-ups. NCTA cites data indicating that in households with children between the ages of five to seven, 49% of the online video programming that parents watch with their children are non-traditional, short videos on YouTube and that 72% of children between the ages of eight to 11 prefer YouTube videos over traditional broadcast television. If the station intends to air the rescheduled episode within the seven days after the date the preempted episode was originally scheduled to air, the station must make the on-air notification during the timeslot when the preempted episode was originally scheduled to air. These traditional over-the-air households are more likely to be minority households. In addition, as NAB observes, there is an abundance of children's educational and informational programming available on over-the-air broadcast television today that did not exist when Congress passed the CTA in 1990. Allowing broadcasters to air a minority of their Core Programming hours on a multicast stream will enable them to offer viewers more programming options on their primary streams, including more news and programming of local community interest. Watch this video to find out more about the process that follows immediately after a grant is awarded by The Childrens Trust. All funded programs/projects must support the mission and values of The Children's Trust. 2005; 159(7):619-625. 18. Senator Markey Leads Defense of Strong Rules for Children's Educational We also permit a station that preempts a regularly scheduled weekly program on a multicast stream to air the rescheduled episode on that same multicast stream at any time during Core Programming hours within seven days before or seven days after the date the episode was originally scheduled to air, provided it follows the announcement requirement set forth earlier in this paragraph. The on-air notification must include the alternate date and time when the program will air. The Commission received comments from approximately 50 entities and individuals, including broadcasters and broadcast industry organizations, cable operators and cable industry organizations, nonprofit organizations, and program producers. 2007; 120: 762-769. Students with the required academics in combination with financial need will be given first preference. Abstract. Children's Television Workshop New York, NY, United States Awarded $1,500,000 in June 1985 for a public-television series for schoolchildren about mathematics View Grant. Grants for Small Businesses . In addition, we note that the current eight-year license terms for broadcast television stations will start to expire in 2020. 22. Further, there are 682 more free, over-the-air television stations than there were when the CTA was adopted in 1990, all of which must provide children's programming. Based on this data we therefore estimate that the majority of commercial television broadcasters are small entities under the applicable SBA size standard. The Report and Order eliminates the additional processing guideline applicable to stations that multicast and the MVPD comparable carriage requirement. Nevertheless, there is evidence in the record that short-form video content may be more effective for engagement and that many children in fact prefer short-form programming. The goal is to collaborate with providers to identify program strengths and needs, and develop an individualized plan for support, coaching and follow-up focused on continued quality improvement. Recent studies by EDC, SRI International, and WestEdcontinue to show positive gains not only for children, but also for their families and educators. CPB distributes these funds on a rolling basis. We agree with NAB that a 30-day deadline will provide broadcasters sufficient time to prepare and file the Reports without unduly delaying the posting of the Reports in stations' online public files. But the job of forming connections between them is still underway. The fund includes two portfolio areas, (1) Direct Service and Program Enhancements and (2) Promotion of Citizen Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership. establishing the XML-based Federal Register as an ACFR-sanctioned Large foundations have >$50M in assets. 8. ), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to maintain its current form of "Kid Vid" rules, which require free, over-the-air TV broadcasters to air a minimum of three hours of . 12. Recordkeeping Requirements. This effort will also empower and equip parents, caregivers, and communities to support children's learning and growth in these areas to put children on a path to lifetime success. Although it seems certain that some of these cable system Start Printed Page 41933operators are affiliated with entities whose gross annual revenues exceed $250,000,000, we are unable at this time to estimate with greater precision the number of cable system operators that would qualify as small cable operators under the definition in the Communications Act. Local public inspection file of commercial stations. The development of the social brain in human infancy. NOFA 2019-13 Direct Services and Program Enhancements The Community Engagement fund is a noncompetitive opportunity that provides community partners not directly funded by The Childrens Trust the opportunity to seek funding for programs that support communities as well as children and their families in Miami-Dade County. These records shall be retained until final action has been taken on the station's next license renewal application. The typical grant award is expected to be no more than $10,000.00. Effective upon publication of a rule document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date, amend 73.3526 by revising paragraphs (e)(11)(ii) and (iii) to read as follows: (ii) Records concerning commercial limits. Recordkeeping Requirements for Commercial Limits, H. Effective Date of Revised Children's Programming Rules, A. Medium foundations have $10M to $50M in assets. Is aired between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Is a regularly scheduled weekly program, except that TV stations are permitted to air a limited amount of core programs that are not regularly scheduled on a weekly basis, such as educational specials and regularly scheduled non-weekly programs, and have those programs count as core programs. Word learning from watching baby videos. If you are human user receiving this message, we can add your IP address to a set of IPs that can access FederalRegister.gov & eCFR.gov; complete the CAPTCHA (bot test) below and click "Request Access". So to summarize, from 2000 to 2017, children's viewing of broadcast television has dropped from an average of 115 minutes to 37 minutes per day while their viewing of internet-based content has increased from an average of two minutes to 123 minutes per day. The typical grant award is expected to be no more than $10,000.00. Listed below are upcoming, current or recent grant opportunities. 27. Mistry KB, Minkovitz CS, Strobino, DM, et al. along with a new science version of the PBS KIDS for Parents Play & Learn appand innovative short form videos fromThe Ruff Ruffman Show. Around the same time, the first infant-directed videos and television programs began to appear. Thus, we agree with NAB that children have a demonstrated interest in diversity of programming and formats and may be more engaged by educational and informational programming of different lengths and greater variety. Although a babys brain is not wired to understand television, it is well-equipped to learn from social interactions. This Economic Census category comprises establishments primarily engaged in broadcasting images together with sound. These establishments operate television broadcast studios and facilities for the programming and transmission of programs to the public. The Report and Order also modifies the Commission's policies addressing when a station can count preempted Core Programming toward meeting the processing guidelines. We reject the argument that the Commission lacks the authority to adopt most of the proposals set forth in the NPRM because doing so would violate congressional intent expressed in the CTA, as well as the public interest obligation set forth in the 1934 Act and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (1996 Act). 49. 18. It streamlines the process of awarding over $350 billion annually to state and local governments, academia, not-for-profits, and other organizations. The primary activities and outcomes for each solicitation will include: UPDATED! We no longer require noncommercial stations to identify their Core Programming with the E/I symbol at the beginning of the program and display this symbol throughout the program, consistent with the tentative conclusion in the NPRM. Ready To Learn grants to CPB, TPT back four new children's TV series 60. Please email grants@cpb.org and describe, briefly, who you are and what your proposed project is. Studies generally find that for children younger than three years, television, videos, and DVDs are not effective teachers. The additional processing guideline applicable to stations that multicast is eliminated. Parents can monitor and take appropriate steps to safeguard their children's internet use. The remaining hours of Core Programming (up to 52 hours annually) may include Core Programs that are not regularly scheduled on a weekly basis, such as educational specials, other non-regularly scheduled programming, and regularly scheduled non-weekly programming, as well as short-form programs. This funding can only be used to provide service enhancement to existing programs. Students must be majors in the Television department. While it does not appear that the public routinely uses this information to monitor station compliance or to identify programming for their children, the Commission uses this information in determining a station's compliance with the commercial limits in children's programming. Bidders' Conference & Application Training: April 6, 2023 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. via Zoom, February 28, 2023 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. via Zoom, ANTICIPATED TOTAL FUNDING: Approximately $600,000. 45. The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for those requirements involving Paperwork Reduction Act issues that are awaiting OMB approval. 801(a)(1)(A). 50. Stations that multicast more than one stream of video programming may air up to 13 hours per quarter of regularly scheduled weekly programs on one of their multicast streams. In addition, the record indicates that the current three-hour per week processing guideline presents significant scheduling challenges for many broadcasters. This application will re-open on September 1, 2023, for funding consideration for events taking place in FY 2023-2024 (FY begins October 1, 2023). Merrill Palmer Quarterly. 13. Math Series : Children's Television Workshop | Mellon Foundation Cashing Out Children's Television | Cato Institute 1. Of this number, 656 had annual receipts of $25 million or less. At the same time, we recognize that the marketplace for children's programming has evolved since the Start Printed Page 41923regularly scheduled weekly programming requirement was adopted in 1996. In 2017, children ages two to 16 spent an average of four hours and 30 minutes per day watching video content, including 37 minutes watching broadcast television (live and time-shifted), one hour and 49 minutes watching pay/cable television (live and time-shifted), one minute watching DVD/Blueray content, and two hours and three minutes watching internet-based content. Broadcasters assert that the level of granularity and redundant information required by the current form requires that stations devote a significant amount of time and resources to compiling these Reports each quarter. The changes in our Recordkeeping Requirements will reduce recordkeeping burdens and costs on all affected entities, including small entities. The rules we adopt today will provide broadcasters additional scheduling flexibility, allow broadcasters to offer more diverse and innovative educational programming, and relieve unnecessary burdens on broadcasters, while also ensuring that high quality educational programming remains available to all children. CPB-supported content must be distributed through public media outlets, so collaborations between independent producers and public media stations are highly encouraged. The full text is available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. Given the substantial increase in the amount of educational programming choices available to children today, we conclude that it is appropriate to reduce the amount of Core Programming that must be aired on a station's primary stream, while still requiring that most Core Programming be aired on a station's primary stream. The remainder of a broadcast station's Core Programming must be aired on the station's primary stream. on NARA's archives.gov. A List of Television Production Scholarships - College Scholarships.org Individual funding award amounts to support the implementation of individual capacity building plans will be in accordance with the total agency budget and will not exceed $60,000. Both grantees are past winners of Peabody and regional and national Emmy awards for their childrens programming. This Report and Order contains either new or modified information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). 24. Commenters aver that requiring broadcasters to keep second home windows available for rescheduling preempted Core Programs needlessly restricts their ability to schedule programming in a manner that best serves the needs of their communities. Accordingly, it is ordered, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 303, 303b, 307, 335, and 336 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Open Grants and RFPs. 31. Only official editions of the We require broadcast stations to continue to air the majority of their Core Programming on a regularly scheduled weekly basis, but we give broadcast stations the option of airing a limited amount of programming that is not regularly scheduled weekly programming and count that programming as Core Programming. Browse below or in CPBs closed grants archive for examples. The revisions to the processing guidelines and the preemption policies will benefit all broadcasters, particularly small entities, by providing them additional flexibility in scheduling their children's programming.Start Printed Page 41934, 21. CPB does not distribute content. Almost all infants and toddlers are exposed TV or videos every day, usually for about 1 or 2 hours. Monday, April 10, 2023, 1 p.m.2:30 p.m. RFP 2023-11 Small Community-Based Organizations (CBO) 41949-41953 (5 pages) CFR: 47 CFR 73 Agency/Docket Numbers: MB Docket Nos. The most common reason was the belief that the television and video programs that I have my child watch teach him/her something or are good for his/her brain. The Children's Fund, Inc. is a group of approximately 60 member couples that raises money each year for charitable purposes directed at assisting children in the Houston, Texas area. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: In the Matter of Children's Television Programming Rules, Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative, 33 FCC Rcd 7041. but we're much more than a beloved television show. Manganello JA, Taylor CA. ACF Grants & Funding - The Administration for Children and Families Moreover, the Commission has implemented a procedure to address when a station can count preempted Core Programming toward meeting the processing guideline. Regularly Scheduled Weekly Programming Requirement, 3. The requirements that broadcast stations identify in their Reports the program guide publishers who were sent information regarding the licensee's Core Programs and that broadcast stations publicize their Reports are also eliminated. When the television is on: The impact of infant-directed video on 6- and 18-month-olds' attention during toy play and on parent-infant interaction. We note, for example, that Litton makes no attempt to quantify the impact of the change and their claims are based on a series of assumptions that may or may not be accurate. The Promotion of Citizen Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership portfolio of the Community Engagement Fund aims to provide support for community-based planning, organization and collaboration. 54. Developmental Review. Anderson DR, Huston AC, Schmitt KL, et al. A digital television Start Printed Page 41935licensee will be deemed to have satisfied its obligation to air such programming and shall have the CTA portion of its license renewal application approved by the Commission staff if it has aired: At least three hours per week of Core Programming (as defined in paragraph (c) of this section and as averaged over a six-month period), or a total of 156 hours of Core Programming annually, including at least 26 hours per quarter of regularly scheduled weekly programming and up to 52 hours annually of Core Programming of at least 30 minutes in length that is not regularly scheduled weekly programming, such as educational specials and regularly scheduled non-weekly programming. As a result of limited resources, the existing requirement on public stations is effectively transferred to all new and emerging platforms. Moreover, no commenter specifically objects to eliminating this requirement for noncommercial stations. 303a and 73.670. Applied Developmental Psychology. Grants for Children in Texas, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin Under the Commission's rules, a small cable company is one serving 400,000 or fewer subscribers nationwide. 2009; 163(11):1037-45. A new report entitled The Ready to Learn Program: 2010-1015 Policy Brief has been released by the Center on Media and Human Development at Northwestern University to provide an overview of the research findings coming out of the Ready to Learn grantees efforts to innovate with educational transmedia to teach math to young children, ages 2-8. It is unclear from the record how much children's educational and informational programming broadcasters would choose to air in the absence of specific quantitative guidelines, although PTV and ION state that they would continue to air far more children's educational and information programming than is currently required by the Commission. Replacing the quarterly requirement with an annual requirement will substantially ease the recordkeeping burden on these small entities. 33. For example, one broadcaster noted that staff at two of its small market stations spend up to six or seven hours per quarter completing the Reports.