HB4945

Prohibit the use of electronic devices for learning in all classrooms grades 3 and below

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

Prohibits use of electronic devices for learning in classrooms for students in grade three and below.

The bill amends the West Virginia Code to add a new section prohibiting the use of electronic devices for learning and testing in classrooms for students in grade three and below. Excluded from this prohibition are calculators. The intent is to restrict the use of devices like laptops, computers, and tablets in early education settings.

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History

Jan 29

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

House

To Education

Jan 29

House

Introduced in House