This bill is a memorial requesting the Legislative Education Study Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of screen time for instruction and assessment in elementary school classrooms. It highlights concerns regarding excessive screen time, which is linked to negative outcomes such as increased stress, sleep disruption, and hindered social-emotional development in young children. The bill emphasizes the need for developmentally appropriate use of digital devices, as recommended by professional organizations, and addresses the overreliance on screens in public schools, particularly in light of staffing shortages.

Additionally, the bill calls for the Public Education Department to collaborate with families, educators, and administrators to establish guidelines for daily screen use in elementary classrooms. It stresses that any required technology use should be purposeful, evidence-based, equitable, and supportive of healthy child development. The bill also references the court decision in the Martinez/Yazzie lawsuit, which mandates that the state assess the cultural and linguistic responsiveness of computer-based tests and ensure accessibility for students with disabilities.