MA S463

Establishes mandatory screen time limits by grade level: Pre-K through 2nd grade limited to 4-5 hours per school year (passive only); grades 3-7 limited to 5 hours passive and 1-3.5 hours interactive per year; grades 8-12 allowed up to 90-120 minutes daily for technology-focused courses

Requires all public schools to adopt cellphone policies prohibiting or limiting student cellphone use during school hours, with students required to leave phones at home or store them in airplane mode in lock-boxes

Prohibits virtual reality technology for students under age 16, and limits students 16+ to maximum 1 hour per year with explicit opt-in consent and safety warnings

Mandates public hearings and annual reviews before school authorities can set or modify screen time limits, with disclosure requirements for any parties with financial interests in promoting technology use

Establishes strict technology restrictions for early education (under age 4): prohibits all screen time, bans toys capable of recording data or providing screen time, and requires facilities to avoid wireless devices and meet specific electromagnetic field limits in play and rest areas