HF 2451: Relating to student instructional technology standards, including elementary school digital instruction limits, technology use policies, and governance of one-to-one digital device programs

What it does

This bill relates to student instructional technology standards, including elementary school digital instruction limits, technology use policies, and governance of one-to-one digital device programs. The bill requires school districts, charter schools, and innovation school zones to comply with student instructional technology standards. The bill establishes limits on digital instruction for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade five. Digital instruction may not exceed minutes per school day.

House subcommittee · named February 16, 2026

• Rep. Jeff Shipley (R) · jeff.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Samantha Fett (R) · samantha.fett@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Classlink; Inspired Life; Iowa State Education Association

In plain words

1. February 16, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. February 16, 2026House subcommittee named: Shipley, Fett and Matson
3. February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 18, 2026Committee vote: 19–4
6. February 23, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2685