Directing the department of education to convene a working group to study the impact of technology on the cognitive function and academic performance of students

Progress

1. Introduced
   February 12, 2026
2. Subcommittee
   March 16, 2026
3. Committee
   February 12, 2026
4. Passed Senate
   March 5, 2026 · 42–0
5. Passed House
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6. Signed
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Died at end of session The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill directs the department of education, in collaboration with the department of health and human services, to convene a working group to examine research related to the impact of school-provided technology on the cognitive function and academic performance of students. The membership of the working group is required to include but not be limited to educators, mental health professionals, and parents of school-age children. The bill requires the working group to provide a report to the general assembly by December 31, 2026, detailing the working group’s findings and recommendations. The report must include recommendations on best practices related to the use of school-provided technology in educational contexts.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text