NM HM2

Requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on screen time use for instruction and assessment in elementary school classrooms, including impacts on student learning, development, and well-being

Requests the Public Education Department to collaborate with families, educators, and administrators to establish developmentally appropriate guidelines for daily screen use in elementary classrooms

Cites research linking excessive screen time in young children to higher stress levels, sleep disruption, decreased attention span, and negative social-emotional development impacts

References Martinez/Yazzie lawsuit requirements to evaluate whether computer-based tests are culturally and linguistically appropriate and to assess accessibility features for students with disabilities

Raises concerns that screens increasingly replace hands-on learning, exploratory play, and direct educator interaction, particularly in schools facing staffing shortages