States move to limit classroom screen time

States are tightening the reins on screen time for young students, with four passing laws this year to regulate screen usage from childcare to fifth grade. Iowa, for example, has set a cap of 60 minutes per day for digital instruction. This move comes after successful bipartisan cellphone bans in schools, aiming to balance technology use with educational and developmental needs. It's a significant shift as it seeks to address growing concerns over the impact of excessive screen time on children's health and learning. The trend reflects a broader effort to ensure that technology serves as a supportive rather than a dominant tool in early education.