New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM2: STUDY SCREEN USE IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE USE OF SCREEN TIME FOR INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND REQUESTING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR SCREEN USE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS. WHEREAS, research shows that excessive screen time for young children is associated with higher levels of stress, sleep disruption, decreased attention span and negative impacts on social-emotional development; and WHEREAS, professional organizations such as the American academy of pediatrics recommend limited and developmentally appropriate use of digital devices for young children; and WHEREAS, in many public schools, especially those facing staffing shortages, screens are increasingly used for tasks that once involved hands-on learning, exploratory play and direct interaction with educators and peers; and WHEREAS, educators report that overreliance on digital platforms in elementary grades reduces opportunities for students to develop foundational skills such as handwriting, early literacy, numeracy, problem solving, teamwork and communication; and WHEREAS, families and educators have raised concerns about the amount of time elementary students spend on HM Page tablets, laptops and online programs for tasks that could be achieved through more developmentally appropriate, hands-on methods; and WHEREAS, schools have a responsibility to ensure that instructional practices support the academic, social, emotional and physical development of students and are supported by research-based best practices; and …
Sponsors
- Joy Garratt (D, HD-029) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0
- : HEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
- : Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Subjects: EDUCATION, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MEMORIALS, OTHER
Common questions
- What is HM2?
- HM2 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): STUDY SCREEN USE IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS.
- What is the status of HM2?
- Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0 (February 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM2?
- Joy Garratt (D, HD-029).
- Where is the official record for HM2?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=2&year=26
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