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Authors urge cautious approach on take‑home devices for youngest students
Summary
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.
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.
Darlene Rosetti Alkiza of Informed Policy Advocates and other witnesses cited child‑development research on brain maturation and screen‑time effects, urging strong consumer protections and optionality for families. Committee members praised the careful, incremental approach and urged continued stakeholder engagement to avoid unintended consequences for access to education in emergency situations. The committee passed the bill as amended to appropriations.
