A bill for an act directing the department of education to convene a working group to study the impact of technology on the cognitive function and academic performance of students.

SF 516 directs Iowa's Department of Education to form a working group with educators, mental health professionals, and parents to study how school-provided technology (like laptops and online learning systems) affects students' cognitive function and academic performance. The working group must examine research on potential negative impacts, such as effects on attention span and social development, and propose best practices for technology use. The group is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 2025. This bill does not change current technology policies but mandates a study to inform future decisions about educational technology.