SIIA Opposes Missouri HB 2230’s One-Size-Fits-All Screen Time Limits

SIIA wrote to Missouri lawmakers to oppose HB 2230, a proposal that would impose strict limits on classroom technology use. The letter stresses the importance of distinguishing recreational screen time from educator-guided digital learning, noting that high-quality education technology improves literacy, supports struggling students, and saves teachers valuable time.

The letter warns that HB 2230 would create unfunded mandates, increase administrative burdens on schools, and undermine workforce readiness by limiting students' exposure to essential digital skills. SIIA urges lawmakers to pursue balanced, evidence-based approaches that leverage technology as a tool for learning rather than treating it as a barrier.