Gov. Greg Abbott Proposes Further Limiting Screen Time in K-12 Classrooms

East Texas pediatrician warns of screen time's impact on children's sleep

As East Texas students return to school, Dr. Ana Bloch cautions parents that excessive screen time may hinder children's sleep and, consequently, their learning.

Gov. Greg Abbott proposes further limiting screen time in K-12 classrooms

The proposal, which would have to be passed by the Legislature, follows a ban on cellphone use in K-12 schools approved by lawmakers last year.

Abbott wants more limits on classroom screen time

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday proposed further limiting screen time in K-12 schools, framing the idea as a way to improve student learning across the state and building off the Legislature’s move to ban cell phones in public school classrooms.

Gov. Abbott proposes further screen limits in K-12 classrooms

The proposal, which would have to be passed by the Legislature, follows a ban on cellphone use in K-12 schools approved by lawmakers last year.

Texas Gov. Abbott proposes limiting laptops and tablets in school classrooms

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants to limit laptop and tablet use in classrooms, emphasizing books, paper, and handwriting instead.