Alabama § 16-40-15 - Policy Requirements for Appropriate Use of Screen-Based Media in Kindergarten Classrooms. (Effective January 1, 2027)
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§ 16-40-15. Policy Requirements for Appropriate Use of Screen-Based Media in Kindergarten Classrooms. (Effective January 1, 2027)
No later than the 2027-2028 school year, each local board of education shall adopt a screen time policy that provides guidance on the appropriate use of screen-based media in kindergarten classrooms. The policy shall:
(1) Meet the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 24 of Title 26, with respect to kindergarten classrooms;
(2) Require kindergarten teachers to annually complete the screen time training created pursuant to Section 26-24-64; and
(3) If a kindergarten teacher is not in compliance with this section, require the local school principal to first provide additional training for the noncompliant teacher. Continued noncompliance shall be considered a violation of the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics, and the principal may proceed with disciplinary action as adopted by the State Department of Education, including corrective action, with approval from the local superintendent of education.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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