New guidance on student screen time passes Missouri House after loosening restrictions

By: Annelise Hanshaw

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 378

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Public school districts will be encouraged to limit elementary school student use of iPads and laptops in the classroom under a Missouri House bill approved in a 143-10 vote Monday.

Originally, the legislation set out to place a 45-minute cap on students’ screen time in schools and mandate cursive instruction. This raised concerns among educators and parents, who told the House Education Committee that it would force a “one-size-fits-all” approach on students.

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