SB 1296: Use of Wireless Communications Devices in Schools
GENERAL BILL by Burgess
Use of Wireless Communications Devices in Schools; Requiring the Commissioner of Education to coordinate with school districts selected by the Department of Education to implement a policy for a specified school year prohibiting the use of cell phones while on school grounds or engaged in certain activities off school grounds; requiring the department to provide a report to the Legislature before a specified date; providing requirements for the report, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 3/31/2025 Senate - Now in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/31/2025 Senate - Now in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Education Pre-K - 12 (ED)
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (CF)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/6/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules |
| 3/10/2025 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 3/26/2025 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 03/31/25, 4:00 pm, 412 Knott Building |
| 3/31/2025 | Senate |
• Favorable by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 9 NAYS 0 • Now in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs |