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MN HF3776
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Samantha Sencer-Mura
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AI Summary
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Prohibits children in publicly funded preschool and kindergarten programs from using individual-use screens (tablets, smartphones, or other digital media) while at school sites
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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
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Exempts children with an individualized family service plan (IFSP), individualized education program (IEP), or 504 plan from the prohibition
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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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