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HM 2NEW MEXICOSession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

New Mexico House requests study on elementary screen time and PED-established usage guidelines

Original title: STUDY SCREEN USE IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS

Last action · February 19, 2026: Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0Sponsor: Joy Garratt

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What This Bill Proposed

The New Mexico House of Representatives requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on screen time usage in elementary classrooms and asks the Public Education Department to establish developmentally appropriate guidelines for daily screen use.

Why it matters

Directs state education bodies to evaluate instructional technology practices and digital assessment requirements for elementary students, impacting how schools integrate digital devices into daily learning.

Background
  • House Memorials in New Mexico express the will or request of a legislative chamber and do not create legally binding statutes. context
  • The Martinez/Yazzie lawsuit ruling mandated that New Mexico overhaul its public education system to provide sufficient resources for at-risk students. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

elementary students

Students experience changes in daily instructional methods, digital testing requirements, and screen time exposure in classrooms.

Directly affected

Public Education Department

The department is asked to collaborate with stakeholders to establish guidelines for daily screen use and ensure technology use is evidence-based.

Directly affected

Legislative Education Study Committee

The committee is requested to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of screen time for instruction and assessment in elementary classrooms.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HM 2 require state entities to do?
It requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to study elementary classroom screen time and asks the Public Education Department to establish guidelines for daily screen use.
Does this memorial change school rules immediately?
No, it is a non-binding resolution that requests studies and guideline development rather than enacting immediate statutory mandates.

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Where This Stands

This resolution did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the House.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
    Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0
  2. Feb 4, 2026House
    HEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
  3. Jan 27, 2026HouseCommittee
    Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Joy GarrattHouse · District 29DemocraticPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Public Education Department, Legislative Education Study Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics
OrganizationPublic Education Department“Requested to collaborate with families, educators, and administrators to establi”Map →
OrganizationLegislative Education Study Committee“Requested to conduct a comprehensive study of screen time use in elementary clas”Map →
OrganizationAmerican Academy of Pediatrics“Recommended limited and developmentally appropriate use of digital devices for y”Map →

Sources

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www.nmlegis.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy15
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