The Balance Act

Legislation restoring balance so technology supports learning, not distraction.

What parents are experiencing...

Families are seeing classrooms shift toward screen-based instruction—sometimes at the expense of focus, attention, and foundational learning.
  • Parents report:
  • Too much device time
  • Less hands-on instruction
  • Struggles with focus, reading, and retention​
Classrooms are out of balance—and kids feel it first.

What the Balance Act Does

The BALANCE Act sets clear expectations for how technology is used in classrooms.
Technology must be introduced intentionally—used when it adds value to learning.
Technology should be used when it is age-appropriate and supports student development.
Technology should support instruction, not replace teachers or hands-on learning.

Restoring balance so learning—not screens—comes first.

Why Instructional Balance Matters

Research and educator experience show:
  • Teacher-led instruction matters
  • Hands-on learning builds skills.
  • Excessive screen time can undermine focus, especially in early grades.
The Balance Act puts learning first.

What the Balance Act delivers

  • Reduces non-essential screen time.
  • Prioritizes teacher-led instruction.
  •  Supports mastery, focus, an attention.
  • ​Creates consistent expectations across schools.
Effective learning isn't measured in screen time.

What this means for your family

  • Your child spends less time on screens and more time learning with teachers and peers
  • Classroom technology is used with clear purpose—not out of habit or convenience
  • Instruction better matches your child’s age, attention span, and development
  • You have clearer expectations for how technology is used at school
  • ​Learning feels more focused, engaging, and human
The Balance Act brings focus back to the classroom.

How the SAFE Act and the Balance Act work together

One framework. Two essential roles. 
The SAFE Act defines what tools are allowed.
The Balance Act defines how tools are used.
Together, these changes mean:
Students are better protected.
Teachers get the support they need.
Parents can feel confident about what’s happening in classrooms.
Learning comes first — not convenience.
Utah’s kids deserve schools that help them learn and thrive.
Learn more about

Want to learn more?

​Sign up for updates to stay informed as these bills move through the Utah Legislature.