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This bill requires school districts and charter schools to establish and enforce policies governing students' internet access and use of wireless communication devices during the school day. The policies must restrict student access to social media platforms while allowing teachers to use such platforms for educational purposes, and must limit wireless device usage with specific exceptions. These exceptions include educational use (as directed by teachers), emergencies, and medical necessities. The policies must also include procedures for parents and students to contact each other during the school day. Schools are required to provide a copy of these policies to parents, teachers, and students at the beginning of each school year and notify them of any policy changes. The bill defines "school day" as including meal times, passing periods, and recess, "social media platform" as websites or digital platforms for social networking, and "wireless communication devices" as including both personal and school-provided devices. Notably, schools are not required to develop entirely new policies if their existing policies already meet the bill's requirements. The bill is set to be approved and filed in April 2025.

Business and Industry, Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82266