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SF4202 • 2026
Prohibit screen time for children in preschool and kindergarten
Prohibit screen time for children in preschool and kindergarten
Children
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-09
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
Prohibit screen time for children in preschool and kindergarten
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to education; prohibiting screen time for children in preschool and kindergarten; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.166. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.166, is amended to read: 124D.166 deleted text begin LIMIT deleted text end new text begin PROHIBITION new text end ON SCREEN TIME FOR CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN. A child in a publicly funded preschool or kindergarten program may not use an individual-use screen, deleted text begin such as deleted text end new text begin including new text end a tablet, smartphone, or other digital media deleted text begin , without engagement from a teacher or other students deleted text end new text begin while at a school site new text end . This section does not apply to a child for whom the school has an individualized family service plan, an individualized education program, or a 504 plan in effect. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2026. new text end