Authors urge cautious approach on take‑home devices for youngest students

Jul 1, 2026

SB 1128 would give parents options over take‑home devices and encourage guidance for LEAs on device use in TK/K; supporters highlighted informed-consent and brain-development research, while the author and committee emphasized preserving access during emergencies and avoiding a one‑size‑fits‑all mandate.

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Senator Stern presented SB 1128 focused on take‑home devices and screen‑time guidance for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students. The author said the bill allows districts to authorize distribution of devices to families as needed while protecting families through informed‑consent and consumer‑protection measures.

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