Prohibit screen time for children in preschool and kindergarten
This bill would ban the use of personal electronic devices like tablets and smartphones by children in Minnesota's publicly funded preschool and kindergarten programs. The restriction applies only when children are at school and does not allow device use without teacher or peer engagement. Schools must still permit device access for students with individualized education plans, family service plans, or 504 plans. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Committee
1
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education Policy
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Erin Maye Quade
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Alice Mann
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Clare Oumou Verbeten
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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