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SB 1296: Use of Wireless Communications Devices in Schools

GENERAL BILL by Burgess ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Yarborough

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
Senate Committee References:
  1. Education Pre-K - 12 (ED)
  2. Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (CF)
  3. Rules (RC)

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