Oklahoma lawmakers aim to subtract screen time, add physical activity in schools

OKLAHOMA CITY — Bills that would limit screen time, boost physical education and require firearm safety training in public schools advanced past a key legislative committee on Wednesday.

The House Common Education Committee unanimously passed House Bill 4358 that would allow no more than one hour of screen time each school day for elementary students. The bill’s author, Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, said he expects to make further changes to the bill to allow a certain amount of screen time per class and to permit extra time for computer-based testing. 

“We know that our kids are most successful when they are in front, face-to-face with our well, well trained educators in Oklahoma,” Moore said during the committee meeting. “We want to make sure we’re getting as much time face-to-face as possible.”

Oklahoma lawmakers aim to subtract screen time, add physical activity in schools • Oklahoma Voice