SF 2335: Directing the department of education to convene a working group to study the impact of technology on the cognitive function and academic performance of students

What it does

This bill directs the department of education, in collaboration with the department of health and human services, to convene a working group to examine research related to the impact of school-provided technology on the cognitive function and academic performance of students. The membership of the working group is required to include but not be limited to educators, mental health professionals, and parents of school-age children. The bill requires the working group to provide a report to the general assembly by December 31, 2026, detailing the working group’s findings and recommendations. The report must include recommendations on best practices related to the use of school-provided technology in educational contexts.

House subcommittee · named March 12, 2026

• Rep. Samantha Fett (R) · samantha.fett@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Helena Hayes (R) · helena.hayes@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 14 for, 0 against

For: Cambium Learning Group; Classlink; Inspired Life; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Psychological Association; Iowa School Psychologists Association; Iowa School Social Workers Association; Iowa State Education Association; Mental Health America; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; and 2 more

In plain words

1. February 12, 2026Filed in the Senate
2. February 12, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 5, 2026Passed the Senate, 42–0
4. March 5, 2026Arrived in the House
5. March 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Fett, Hayes and Matson
6. March 16, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 19, 2026Approved by the House committee
8. March 19, 2026Committee vote: 22–1