House Memorial 2 requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of screen time for instruction and assessment in elementary school classrooms. The resolution highlights concerns regarding excessive screen time and its negative impacts on young children's development, including stress, sleep disruption, and reduced opportunities for foundational skill development. It emphasizes the need for research-based best practices in instructional methods and the importance of limiting unnecessary screen time to enhance student well-being and engagement.
Additionally, the memorial calls on the Public Education Department to collaborate with families, educators, and administrators to establish developmentally appropriate 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 resolution 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.