Missouri HB2230: Establishes provisions relating to instructional methods in schools

What the bill says

To amend chapters 160, 162, and 186, RSMo, by adding thereto four new sections relating to elementary and secondary education. Section A. Chapters 160, 162, and 186, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto four new sections, to be known as sections 160.068, 162.192, 186.085, and 186.095, to read as follows: 160.068. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Student Screen-Time Standards Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Instructional technology", a laptop, tablet, computer, Chromebook, smart device, software platform, or other similar device or platform.

From the amended text:

To amend chapters 160, 162, and 186, RSMo, by adding thereto four new sections relating to elementary and secondary education. Section A. Chapters 160, 162, and 186, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto four new sections, to be known as sections 160.068, 162.192, 186.085, and 186.095, to read as follows: 160.068. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Student Screen-Time Standards Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Instructional technology", a laptop, tablet, computer, Chromebook, smart device, software platform, or other similar device or platform used for student learning; (2) "Manipulatives", hands-on physical learning items including, but not limited to, blocks, counters, cubes, rulers, cards, science materials, and similar educational tools; (3) "Traditional materials", printed books, paperbased workbooks, notebooks, handwriting materials, and physical educational resources. 3. For elementary school students in kindergarten through grade five, each school district and charter school shall adopt a written screen time and instructional SCS HCS HBs 2230 & 2978 technology policy consistent with this section to promote the educational interests of students, prevent the harmful effects of screen time on child development, ensure that technology supports rather than supplants foundational learning, and restore evidence-based practices. The screen time and instructional technology policy shall establish the following: (1) Limits and restrictions on student screen time …

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