SIIA Submits Letter to Senate Commerce Committee for January 15 Hearing on Technology and America’s Youth

As the Senate Commerce Committee prepares for its January 15 hearing on technology and America's youth, SIIA submitted a letter urging lawmakers to clearly distinguish between passive digital media consumption and the intentional, supervised use of educational technology in schools. The association emphasizes that classroom technology serves a fundamentally different purpose than entertainment platforms and operates within distinct legal, pedagogical, and safety frameworks.

The letter highlights research demonstrating that evidence-based educational technology improves student learning outcomes, supports teacher effectiveness, and helps close achievement gaps when used intentionally. SIIA also underscores the importance of maintaining access to safe, well-regulated classroom technology to ensure students are prepared for a modern, digitally driven workforce, while protecting student privacy and well-being.