The proposed bill, known as the Age-Appropriate School Device Act, aims to regulate the use of digital devices in schools across different grade levels in Kansas. For students in grades kindergarten through five, the bill mandates that no digital devices be used in the classroom, with all instruction being print-based and hands-on. In grades six through eight, students may use shared digital devices, but individual issuance is prohibited, and strict limitations are placed on device usage, including a maximum of one hour per school day. For grades nine through twelve, schools may issue digital devices, but usage is still limited to one hour during school hours and one hour for homework. Additionally, all students will receive media literacy instruction regarding the health-related harms of excessive digital device use.

The bill also establishes safety standards for digital devices issued to students in grades nine through twelve, including enabling parental tracking of screen time, disabling cameras, and blocking access to social media platforms. Parents are granted the right to opt their children out of digital device use for various reasons, including standardized testing. Exceptions to the regulations are made for students with individualized education programs or medical necessities. The bill explicitly states that its provisions do not apply to virtual schools.