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Introduced
01/06/2025
01/06/2025
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires school districts to adopt policies governing student cell phone use in schools.
AI Summary
This bill requires school boards to create and implement policies that regulate how students can use their personal cell phones within school buildings. Specifically, these policies must limit student cell phone use during class time unless a teacher gives permission, though schools are encouraged to allow phone use if a teacher incorporates them into a lesson. Importantly, the bill ensures that students with disabilities can continue to use their devices for learning if it's part of their individualized education program (IEP) or 504 plan, which are formal plans outlining necessary accommodations for students with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Rick Ladd (R)*,
Glen Cordelli (R),
Margaret Drye (R),
Greg Hill (R),
Jim Kofalt (R),
Bob Lynn (R),
Kristin Noble (R),
Steven Smith (R),
Paul Terry (R),
Ruth Ward (R),
Ken Weyler (R),
Last Action
Introduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Education; Senate Journal 3 (on 01/30/2026)
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