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MN HF3776

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samantha Sencer-Mura

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Prohibits children in publicly funded preschool and kindergarten programs from using individual-use screens (tablets, smartphones, or other digital media) while at school sites

  • Strengthens existing law by changing from a "limit" on screen time to a complete "prohibition," and removes the previous exception that allowed screen use with teacher or student engagement

  • Exempts children with an individualized family service plan (IFSP), individualized education program (IEP), or 504 plan from the prohibition

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Screen time prohibited for children in preschool and kindergarten.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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