SB 684 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

SB 684 requires the State Board of Education to create specific administrative rules banning cell phone use in all Department of Education schools during school hours. This policy would directly affect students and staff by restricting personal phone usage while at school. The bill mandates that the Board develop and implement enforceable rules, rather than setting a direct ban. It does not specify penalties or exceptions but directs the Board to establish the administrative framework for implementation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Jan 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to EDU, JDC.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Gabbard
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