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KS HB2259
Requiring school districts to adopt policies to limit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours and requiring the state board of education to designate a period of time for social media awareness and develop goals and materials relating thereto.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
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 for students' use of privately owned electronic communication devices during school hours; requiring the state board of education to designate a period of time each school year as a time for social media awareness; requiring the state board to develop materials and guidelines that local boards of education and governing authorities of accredited nonpublic schools may use to educate students with respect to social media awareness.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts to implement strict policies governing students' use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours and mandates the state board of education to develop social media awareness programming. Specifically, the bill requires school districts to prohibit students from using personal electronic devices (like mobile phones, tablets, or smartwatches) during instructional hours, with limited exceptions for educational purposes, individualized education programs, health emergencies, or special circumstances. The bill also requires the state board of education to designate an annual period for social media awareness and develop age-appropriate educational materials focused on teaching students about the risks and benefits of social media use. These risks include potential social media addiction, exposure to misinformation, mental health impacts, and personal security concerns, while the benefits include career networking, information sharing, and connecting with like-minded individuals. Schools must incorporate these social media awareness objectives into their curriculum, with the ultimate goal of helping students become more informed and responsible digital citizens. The bill will take effect upon publication in the state statute book.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (H)
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Education (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2259/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2259_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2259_00_0000.pdf |
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