States move to limit classroom screen time

Several states have taken significant steps to regulate screen time for young students, reflecting growing concerns over the impact of excessive screen use on children's health and development. This year, four states enacted laws limiting screen time for kids from preschool through fifth grade, with Iowa setting a cap at just 60 minutes of digital instruction per day. These measures underscore a broader push to balance technology use with traditional learning methods, highlighting the importance of physical and social activities in early childhood development. The legislative moves signal a proactive approach by lawmakers to address the potential downsides of modern digital education tools.