Bill aims to cap Missouri elementary students’ daily screen time at 45 minutes

By: Annelise Hanshaw

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 745

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Missouri lawmakers are moving to rein in elementary schools’ use of technology, debating legislation Wednesday that would cap students’ daily use of digital devices at 45 minutes.

“This bill is about restoring balance, common sense and childhood to Missouri classrooms,” said state Rep. Tricia Byrnes, a Republican from Wentzville. “Before we lose another generation of students to screens.”

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