Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act

Republicans leading on commonsense policies, Speaker Ledbetter a key partner

Speaker Ledbetter is an outstanding speaker of the House, and no doubt, Alabama is better thanks to his service.

March 9, 2026

Governor signs screen time limits for early childhood education programs into law

Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday approved a measure to balance digital exposure with hands-on learning for children in licensed child care and prekindergarten facilities.

March 5, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education

Lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Thursday banning screen time for children under age 2 in publicly funded early-learning centers.

February 27, 2026

Gov. Ivey supports legislation limiting screen time for early childhood education

Gov. Kay Ivey announced support for limiting electronic screen access in childcare facilities, saying exposure risks harming critical development.

January 27, 2026