Resolve, To Study The Use Of Technology In Classrooms And Study Safeguards Related To Its Use

This bill directs the Maine Education Policy Research Institute to study how technology is used in classrooms and what safeguards are needed. The study will include public schools, schools in unorganized territories, and private schools that receive at least 60% of their funding from public sources. The research must examine how digital device use affects cognitive development by reviewing scientific studies, academic performance data, and behavioral observations. Funding for this study will be included in the institute's 2026-27 budget agreement with the state Legislature.