Bill > LB140

This bill requires public school districts in Nebraska to develop and adopt a policy regulating students' use of electronic communication devices (such as cell phones) on school property or at school functions by the 2025-26 school year. The policy must be developed with input from stakeholders like students, parents, and educators. Generally, the policy must prohibit students from using electronic communication devices, with specific exceptions: when required by a student's individualized education program, authorized for educational purposes, during emergencies, for health care monitoring, or when determined appropriate by school staff. The bill explicitly protects student privacy by clarifying that schools cannot monitor or access information on personal electronic devices not provided by the school district. The policy can include disciplinary mechanisms for device misuse, but these must align with existing school board regulations. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.