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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires a school board to prohibit a student from using a cellular telephone in a school or on school property. Provides that the restriction shall not apply during lunch, recess, passing periods, or emergency situations. Repeals provisions allowing a school board to establish rules and disciplinary procedures governing the use or possession of cellular radio telecommunication devices by a student.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code to establish a statewide policy requiring school boards to prohibit students from using cellular telephones during class time in schools and on school property. The legislation specifically clarifies that the cell phone ban does not apply during designated break periods such as lunch, recess, passing periods between classes, or during emergency situations. By repealing previous provisions that allowed individual school boards to create their own rules regarding cell phone use, this bill creates a uniform approach to managing student cell phone usage across all schools in Illinois. The bill applies to both general school districts (Section 10-20.88) and the Chicago school district (Section 34-18.14a), ensuring consistent implementation of the cell phone restrictions. The goal appears to be minimizing distractions during instructional time while still providing students with opportunities to use their devices during non-class periods.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2975&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2975.htm |
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