Committee advances several education measures including studies on classroom technology and student health protocols The committee reviewed LD 2172 (rule review on restraint and seclusion), advanced LD 2052 (study of classroom technology safeguards, amended) and LD 2046 (updates to student health/communicable disease duties, amended to require school nurse consultation). The two bills discussed at length were recommended 'ought to pass as amended' and described listed funding and scope changes.

Maine's education committee is shaking things up with new measures on classroom technology and student health protocols—are your schools prepared for the changes?

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Students urge board to reject outside speaker and parents call for limits on personal devices During public comment, students at Western Albemarle urged the board to oppose an outside TPUSA speaker, saying the visit harms school climate; a parent and the community raised concerns about device use in classrooms and teacher pay disparities were highlighted by an IT professional.

Students at Western Albemarle are standing up against an outside speaker they believe is harming their school climate, while parents are calling for action on tech distractions in classrooms and teacher pay disparities.

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Committee Weighs $30M SchoolAI RFA to Expand Purpose‑Built AI in Utah Classrooms Representative White and SchoolAI cofounder described a $30M, three‑year RFA to expand an education AI platform across K–12, corrections and higher education; presenters argued the tool is grade‑appropriate and supports instruction, while lawmakers pressed on procurement, parental visibility and long‑term maintenance.

Utah is considering a groundbreaking $30 million investment in AI for classrooms, aiming to enhance student learning and keep the state at the forefront of educational innovation.

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