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SF 237

Creates working group to study school technology's effects on learning

The Department of Education, with Health and Human Services, would convene a working group to examine research on how school-provided technology affects students' thinking skills and academic performance. The group must report to the legislature by December 31, 2025, with recommendations on best practices and ways to reduce harms.

Official title

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.(See SF 516, SF 2335.)

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Senate
  4. House
  5. Governor

Last action, Mar 5, 2025: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 516. S.J. 422.

On these agendas

  • Education CommitteeMar 4, 2025

    ment ? SF366 – Campbell SSB1075 – Taylor w/amendment SF172 – Taylor w/amendment SF237 – Taylor w/amendment Any other bills to be considered Adjourn

  • Education SubcommitteeFeb 19, 2025

    Discuss SF 237 Discuss SF 237

History

  • Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 516. S.J. 422.Senate · Mar 5, 2025
  • Subcommittee recommends passage.Senate · Feb 19, 2025
  • Subcommittee Meeting: 02/19/2025 2:00PM Senate Lounge.Senate · Feb 17, 2025
  • Subcommittee: Taylor, Campbell, and Winckler.Senate · Feb 11, 2025
  • Introduced, referred to Education. S.J. 215.Senate · Feb 10, 2025