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Starting July 1, 2026, this bill would require the State Board of Education to study the software and digital tools used in Utah public schools, looking at whether they genuinely support active learning and academic progress, how they collect and protect student data, and whether they include "addictive design features" such as infinite scroll, autoplay, or engagement streaks that encourage screen time over learning. As part of this study, the board would also examine the possibility of a single, statewide privacy agreement covering all educational software used in schools, and could consult with educators, parents, technology providers, and other stakeholders. By July 1, 2027, the board would be required to publish best-practice guidance on its website and distribute it to every school district and charter school, and would report its findings to the Legislature's Education Interim Committee if requested.