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KS SB350

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Education

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grades K-5 prohibited from using any digital devices in classrooms, with all instruction and testing required to be print-based and hands-on

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/24/2026
Ways and Means2/19/2026
Education1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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