Governor Greg Abbott has proposed limiting screen time in K-12 classrooms. This proposal would need to be approved by the Legislature to take effect. The proposal follows a previous ban on cellphone use in schools that was approved by lawmakers. Further details on the proposal are available from local news sources, including ABC13 Houston.
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