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KS SB350
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Grades K-5 prohibited from using any digital devices in classrooms, with all instruction and testing required to be print-based and hands-on
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Grades 6-8 limited to shared digital devices (no individual issuance) with maximum 1 hour daily screen time, physical textbooks required, and devices must remain on school premises
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Grades 9-12 may receive individually issued devices with maximum 1.5 hours daily screen time at school and 1 hour for homework; schools must disable cameras, block social media, and enable parental screen-time tracking
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Parents may submit written requests to opt students in grades 9-12 out of device issuance, taking devices home, or using devices for standardized testing
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Exceptions provided for students with IEPs, 504 plans, or documented medical necessity; virtual schools exempt from all requirements
Legislative Description
Enacting the age-appropriate school device act to establish safety standards and requirements for the use of school-issued devices in certain grade levels and authorizing parents to opt students out of certain uses of such devices.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
3/3/2026