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H 5442 South Carolina House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Digital devices in public schools

Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-245 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY TEACHERS IN PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
Issues: ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts digital device use for students and teachers in K-5, limiting educational tools and modern learning methods.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts digital device use in elementary schools, limiting technology access and integration in education92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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Mar 26, 2026
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Introduced and read first time
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Photo of April Cromer
April Cromer
RRepublican
SC
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Melissa Oremus
RRepublican
SC
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