AL HB376

Establishes requirements for instructional technology in Alabama public schools, including that technology must be designed for instructional use, support student learning outcomes, be safe for physical/cognitive/emotional development, and not serve as an unreasonable substitute for direct teacher-led instruction

Requires local boards of education to provide parents, upon request, with a list of all instructional technology used in their child's classroom and access to the student's school-issued device, account credentials, and browsing history

Mandates the State Board of Education develop a model policy on balanced instructional technology use before the 2027-2028 school year, which all local boards must adopt

Model policy must include age-appropriate screen time limits and internet access limits for each grade level, with screen time defined as student device use that does not involve direct teacher instruction or guidance

Effective date of October 1, 2026; State Board of Education required to adopt rules for implementation and publish the model policy on its website