Requiring school districts to adopt policies to limit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours and requiring the state board of education to designate a period of time for social media awareness and develop goals and materials relating thereto.

Summary

The bill would force each public school district to adopt policies that generally prohibit students from using privately owned phones, tablets, or similar devices during instructional time, with specific exceptions for special education plans, teacher‑approved educational use, health or emergency needs, and off‑site events. It also directs the state board of education to designate an annual time for social‑media awareness education and to provide age‑appropriate materials for districts and accredited nonpublic schools. The measure failed to advance and died in committee.

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