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HB 584·AL·house

Public education; screen-based instruction limited in kindergarten through fifth grade, State Board of Education required to adopt standards, Instructional Technology Task Force established

Passed One ChamberFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Jeana Ross (R)
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Engrossed

Apr 1, 2026

Summary

The bill restricts the use of laptops, tablets, and similar devices as the main way to teach kindergarten through fifth‑grade students, requiring any screen‑based lessons to follow state curriculum and privacy rules. It also establishes an Instructional Technology Task Force to study research on screen use and advise the State Board of Education. The goal is to balance technology benefits with concerns about student health and learning outcomes.

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