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This bill requires every school board in Illinois to create and implement a policy by the 2027-2028 school year that significantly limits students' use of wireless communication devices, such as cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches, during "instructional time," which is defined as time spent learning and participating in school activities, excluding recess, passing time, and lunch. This policy must be developed in collaboration with a "parent-teacher advisory committee," a group composed of an equal number of teachers and parents. The policy must include exceptions for devices needed for a student's health or well-being as prescribed by a doctor, devices required by an individualized education program or a Section 504 plan, use during emergencies, or any device specifically authorized by the school district for educational purposes. School boards must review and update this policy with the parent-teacher advisory committee at least every three years and make the policy publicly available on their website or by distributing it to all parents and guardians if a website is not maintained.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3960&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104