An Act relative to the use of mobile devices in public school districts

HD 3108 restricts students in public school districts from using mobile devices (including cellphones, smart watches, and tablets) during school hours, with exceptions for safety emergencies, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), English learner needs, or medical requirements. School districts must create written policies allowing device use only in these specific situations or for other reasonable exceptions that don’t disrupt learning. The state education department will develop model policies and a grant program to help schools purchase equipment like secure storage containers for devices. The bill requires school districts to implement these policies within 180 days of the law taking effect.