Missouri HB2978 limits technology use in elementary schools, emphasizing cursive handwriting and printed materials.
Missouri HB2978 introduces restrictions on technology use in elementary schools, focusing on students in kindergarten through grade five. The bill mandates that digital instruction should not exceed 45 minutes per day and prohibits the use of technology to replace primary instruction in reading, foundational mathematics, and handwriting. It also mandates cursive instruction and ensures that at least 70% of assignments use enhanced decoding pathways. Schools must provide daily access to printed books and cannot rely solely on digital textbooks.
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