AN ACT LIMITING STUDENT CELL PHONE USE IN SCHOOLS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

SB 539 requires all school districts in the state to create policies restricting cell phone use for students in grades 6 through 12 during regular school hours. The bill directly affects middle and high school students, as well as local school boards responsible for implementing these rules. Key provisions mandate that school boards adopt clear policies limiting phone access while students are in class or during instructional time. The stated purpose is to reduce distractions and support a focused learning environment. This bill does not specify exact enforcement methods but places the responsibility on school districts to develop and enforce these policies.