Public schools; addictive potential of time spent using certain electronic devices.

The entire document structure was changed from a plain text format to a numbered, multi-line layout with added spacing and a specific date/time stamp, but the legal content of the bill remains identical.

The bill text was entirely replaced; the original content establishing limits on instructional screen time was removed and replaced with content requiring schools to teach about device addiction.

The bill number changed from 26107469D to 26109070D, and the committee attribution changed from the Senate Committee on Education and Health to the House Committee on Education.

The specific definitions for 'instructional screen time' and 'school-issued device' were removed as the new text does not contain these terms.

The requirement for the Department of Education to develop model policies limiting screen time was removed and replaced with a requirement for schools to provide instruction on the addictive potential of electronic devices.

The August 1 deadline for submitting screen time policy reports was removed as the new text contains no reporting requirements.

The bill's status changed from 'Enrolled' (final) to 'Substitute' (amended version), indicating it is being reconsidered or modified by a committee.

The legislative action changed from amending an existing statute (§ 22.1-206) to adding a new statute (§ 22.1-200.4).

New definitions were added for 'Instructional purpose' and 'Instructional screen time' to clarify exactly what counts toward time limits.

The Department of Education is required to develop model policies that set caps on daily screen time for students in grades K-12.

School boards that adopt their own screen time policies must post them online and submit annual reports to the Department.

Policies must allow for non-screen-based instruction to ensure students still receive substantial teaching without devices.

New exemptions were created for students who require frequent device use under their IEP or Section 504 Plan.

Eliminated the requirement for school boards to adopt policies limiting the amount of daily instructional screen time students can use devices.

Changed the requirement from limiting device usage to mandating that schools provide instruction on the addictive potential of electronic devices like computers and cell phones.

Deleted the specific legal definitions for 'instructional screen time' and 'instructional purpose' that were intended to govern the new limits.

Removed provisions that allowed exemptions for students with IEPs or 504 plans regarding screen time limits.

Deleted the requirement for school boards to publicly post screen time policies and submit annual reports to the Department of Education.