Bill > HB2299

This bill clarifies that when state laws refer to "accredited nonpublic schools," they mean schools accredited by the state board of education, and grants schools accredited by recognized national or regional agencies the same rights as those accredited by the state. It also mandates that school districts and accredited nonpublic schools must implement policies prohibiting students from using personal electronic communication devices, such as cell phones or tablets, during the school day, with exceptions for medical necessity or individualized education programs (IEPs) or 504 plans, and requires schools to provide alternative communication methods for students to contact parents. Furthermore, the bill restricts school employees from privately communicating with students via social media platforms for official school purposes, unless a specific platform is approved by the school for public, one-way announcements, and requires schools to adopt and submit these policies to the state board of education by September 1, 2026, while also absolving schools of liability for damage to student-brought electronic devices.

Education, Government Affairs

Education (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2299/