Bill > SF237

This bill directs the Iowa Department of Education, in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, to establish a working group to study the effects of technology on students' learning and development. The working group will specifically examine research about how school-provided technology—which includes laptop computers, online learning management systems, and classroom slide presentations—impacts students' cognitive function and academic performance. Members of the working group will be responsible for their own expenses, and they are required to submit a comprehensive report to the state legislature by December 31, 2025. The report must include recommendations for best practices in using school technology, with a particular emphasis on strategies to minimize potential negative consequences on students' social and behavioral development, attention span, mental concentration, and overall learning capabilities. This bill represents an effort to understand and proactively address the growing role of digital tools in educational settings by conducting a systematic, research-based investigation into their impacts on student learning.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF237