HF 2676 · Student instructional technology

Caps K–5 digital instruction at 60 minutes daily, requires local policies and a checklist before adopting or renewing 1:1 programs.

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Jurisdiction: Iowa · State / DC
Policy status: Enacted · current requirements
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Required
Grades: K–5 limits; all-grade 1:1 adoption checklist
Audience: Schools / students
Learning evidence: No student-learning claim
Instrument: Official implementation summary

Dates & implementation

Adopted / approved

May 20, 2026

Legal start

Jul 1, 2026

DOE lists July 1, 2026 as the default effective date and provides 2026 implementation materials. The separate school-food provisions start in 2027.

A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.

Exceptions & instructional scope

Assistive technology, IEP/504, teacher-led displays, specified assessments, dedicated CS/technology curriculum and covered online learning.

Learning connection: Dedicated CS and technology curriculum is exempt from the daily cap in the DOE FAQ.

Funding & support

Support provision; funding not confirmed

DOE publishes an FAQ and sample local policy; a dedicated funding allocation was not verified.

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Evidence & source location

FAQ pages 1–3, questions 4–5 and 9–11. Enacted-legislation summary: heading/default effective date and HF 2676 Division VIII.

HF 2676 · Student instructional technology — Official implementation summaryhttps://educate.iowa.gov/media/13274/download?inline= ↗Supporting primary sourcehttps://educate.iowa.gov/media/13293/download?inline= ↗

Additional official sources: https://educate.iowa.gov/media/13293/download?inline=

Review history

Reviewed against official sources

Source availability checked Oct 4, 2026: Source reopened. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 2026-10-04

2026-10-04 — Official source scope, grades, status, exceptions and timeline reviewed for the historical register and reconciled with the main inventory. Independent review pending.

Record ID: IA-2026-HF2676

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