Bill > SB154

This bill requires Kansas school districts to implement strict policies governing students' use of personal electronic devices and access to social media during school hours. Specifically, school boards must prohibit students from using their own electronic communication devices (such as mobile phones, tablets, or smartwatches) throughout the school day, including during passing periods and in classrooms. The only exceptions to this prohibition are for students with individualized education programs or 504 plans that require device use, when a teacher explicitly authorizes device use for educational purposes (not as a reward), or when a teacher pre-approves device use due to health, emergency, or special circumstances. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts prevent students from accessing social media platforms on school-owned computers and devices. The bill defines "electronic communication devices" as any wireless device capable of voice, text, or video communication that is not district-issued, and "social media platforms" as websites or applications where users can create accounts, profiles, and interact with user-generated content. Schools must also establish clear disciplinary actions for students who violate these policies. The legislation will take effect upon publication in the official statute book.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb154/