HB 4945
Prohibit the use of electronic devices for learning in all classrooms grades 3 and below
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Bill overview
This bill would restrict the use of electronic devices, including laptops, tablets, and computers, in classrooms for students in grades 3 and below. The goal is to limit the incorporation of technology into early childhood education. Calculators are specifically exempted from this restriction. This measure aims to prioritize traditional learning methods in younger students’ classrooms.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of electronic devices in classrooms for students in grades 3 and below.
- Specifically excludes calculators from the restriction.
- Applies to all classrooms within West Virginia.
- Addresses learning and testing activities.
- Relates to the Code of West Virginia, 1931, §18-2E-3g
Who is affected
- Students in grades 3 and below
- Teachers in West Virginia
- School districts in West Virginia
- Parents of students in grades 3 and below
Notable changes
- Creates a new section in the West Virginia Code to specifically address electronic device use in early grades.
- Establishes a clear prohibition on electronic devices for learning purposes in these grades.
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