RI H7895

Requires schools to configure school-issued devices with screen time tracking enabled, cameras disabled, social media blocked, and maximum privacy settings before providing them to students

Grants parents/caregivers the right to opt out of school-issued devices, devices being sent home, and online standardized testing, with schools required to provide equivalent non-digital alternatives

Creates a state certification program requiring educational technology tools to be independently verified for safety, effectiveness, and legal compliance before use in Rhode Island schools

Prohibits certified instructional technology from containing geolocation, generative AI, targeted advertising, personalized recommendation systems, access to adult strangers, or addictive design features like infinite scroll and autoplay

Mandates education technology providers register annually with the Attorney General's office, pay a $100 fee, and comply with strict data minimization requirements including deletion of student data within 7 days upon request