The Developmentally Appropriate Use of Technology in Schools Act mandates the Commissioner of Education to create guidelines for the use of instructional technology in public schools for students in grades K-12. These guidelines must be issued within 90 days of the act's effective date and should include age-appropriate recommendations that prioritize teacher-led instruction while ensuring that technology supplements rather than replaces traditional teaching methods. The guidelines will also address the potential impacts of technology on student well-being and learning outcomes, and they must align with existing state and federal laws, including provisions for students with disabilities.

Additionally, each board of education is required to adopt a policy regarding the use of instructional technology that is consistent with the commissioner's guidelines. This policy should be developed with input from various stakeholders in the education community and regularly revised. Importantly, the act clarifies that the guidelines will not impose restrictions on the use of instructional technology, such as screen-time limits or specific platform requirements, nor will they limit the use of technology necessary for students' individualized education programs or state assessments.