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This bill requires the Hawaii Board of Education to develop and implement administrative rules that will prohibit cell phone usage in all Department of Education (DOE) schools. The bill directs the board to create these rules through the standard administrative rulemaking process outlined in Chapter 91 of Hawaii Revised Statutes, which typically involves public notice, hearings, and formal procedures for establishing new regulations. The proposed cell phone ban appears aimed at reducing classroom distractions and potentially improving student focus and learning environments. The legislation will take effect immediately upon receiving official approval, meaning schools could potentially implement the cell phone restrictions in the near term after the board develops the specific administrative rules detailing the prohibition.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=684&year=2026