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WY SF0035

WY SF0035
School district-cell phone and smart watch policies.


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Introduced
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
Passed
03/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/06/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Budget Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to education; requiring school districts to adopt policies governing students' possession and use of cell phones and smart devices in schools; requiring the adopted policies to be submitted to the state superintendent of public instruction; providing definitions; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill requires all school districts in Wyoming to create and implement policies that regulate how students can possess and use cell phones and smart devices within schools, with a specific deadline of July 1, 2026, for these policies to be established. A "smart device" is defined to exclude simple wearable devices like watches that only tell time, monitor health, or track location. Once adopted, each school district must submit a copy of its policy to the state superintendent of public instruction, and any significant revisions to the policy must also be reported. This legislation aims to provide a standardized approach to managing student access to these technologies in educational settings.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Assigned Chapter Number 56 (on 03/06/2026)

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