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KS SB154
Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of privately owned electronic communication devices during school hours and students from using school district computers or devices to access social media platforms.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; requiring boards of education of school districts to adopt policies and procedures to prohibit students from using privately owned electronic communication devices during school hours; authorizing such uses under limited circumstances; requiring school districts to adopt policies and procedures to prohibit students from using school district computers or devices to access social media platforms.
AI Summary
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.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (S)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Education (on 02/04/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb154/ |
Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb154_00_0000.pdf |
BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb154_00_0000.pdf |
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