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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/06/2026
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)
Wendy Schuler (R)*,
Evie Brennan (R),
Landon Brown (R),
Elissa Campbell (R),
Ken Clouston (R),
Marilyn Connolly (R),
Gary Crum (R),
Dan Dockstader (R),
Steve Harshman (R),
Bill Landen (R),
J.T. Larson (R),
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 56 (on 03/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0035 |
| Analysis - Summary as Passed | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Summaries/SF0035.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Enroll/SF0035.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Engross/SF0035.pdf |
| Senate Education Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/SF0035SS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/SF0035.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/SF0035.pdf |
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