HB 306 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Requires public school districts and charter schools to prevent student use of electronic personal communications devices during regularly scheduled instructional activities

HB 306 requires public school districts and charter schools to create written policies banning student use of phones or tablets during regular class time. The policies must include disciplinary steps for violations and allow exceptions for emergencies, teacher-directed instruction, or students needing devices under federal disability laws (IDEA, ADA, or Rehabilitation Act). Schools must post these policies online, and staff following the rules are protected from liability. This directly affects students' classroom behavior and school staff responsibilities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 20 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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