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MN SF4202

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erin Maye Quade

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Origin

Senate

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 individualized family service plans, individualized education programs (IEPs), or 504 plans from the prohibition

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Prohibit screen time for children in preschool and kindergarten

Last Action

Referred to Education Policy

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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