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NV SB444
NV SB444Revises provisions concerning policies governing the use of certain electronic devices in schools. (BDR 34-855)
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Introduced
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
In Committee
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Passed
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
83rd Legislature (2025)
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education; requiring a policy adopted by the board of trustees of a school district concerning the use and possession by pupils of certain electronic devices to include certain provisions governing the discipline of pupils and exceptions to limitations prescribed as part of such a policy; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
AI Summary
This bill revises Nevada school district policies regarding students' use of electronic communication devices, requiring more comprehensive and nuanced guidelines. Specifically, the bill mandates that school district policies include a progressive disciplinary scale that rates violations based on their number and severity, establish clear limitations on device usage during instruction, and create specific exceptions for device use. These exceptions include emergency situations, health management, teacher-approved instructional purposes, and accommodations for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans. The bill defines an "electronic communication device" as any electronic device capable of transmitting audio, written, or pictorial messages, while explicitly excluding school-issued devices. The new policy must be incorporated into school behavior rules and is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with administrative preparation allowed to begin upon the act's passage. This legislation aims to provide schools with a more structured and flexible approach to managing student technology use, balancing disciplinary needs with practical exceptions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (S)
Last Action
Chapter 92. (on 05/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12831/Overview |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB444_EN.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB444_R1.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 177 | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/Amendments/A_SB444_177.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB444.pdf |
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