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SB 5346·WA·senate

Restricting mobile device usage by public school students.

EnactedFiled Jan 17, 2025
Sponsor: Liias
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Effective date 6/11/2026.

Mar 25, 2026

Summary

The bill requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to create an online hub of research and best‑practice resources on digital citizenship and to report on how districts are restricting personal phones and pagers during instructional hours. It also authorizes school boards to adopt policies that limit student possession of personal mobile devices, aiming to reduce classroom distractions and support student well‑being. The act became effective on June 11, 2026, with the reporting requirement ending June 30, 2028.

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