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SC H3293

SC H3293
Cellphone ban in public school classrooms


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-63-280, Relating To Policies Concerning The Use Of Paging Devices In Public Schools, So As To Instead Require Policies Concerning The Use Of Wireless Electronic Communication Devices, To Define Necessary Terms, And To Provide Such Policies Must Prohibit The Use Of Wireless Electronic Communication Devices In Classrooms And Gymnasiums During Periods Of Academic Instruction.

AI Summary

This bill amends South Carolina's laws to require public school districts to adopt policies prohibiting the use of wireless electronic communication devices, such as smartphones and pagers, in classrooms and gymnasiums during periods of academic instruction. The bill defines "wireless electronic communication device" broadly to include any electronic device capable of wireless communication. The policy must also provide for the return of any confiscated devices to their owners.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope, Felder, Sessions (on 01/17/2024)

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