Requires public school districts and charter schools to prevent student use of electronic personal communications devices during regularly scheduled instructional activities
Maddy summaryHB 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.
EducationSupports EducationMandates policies to minimize device distractions during instruction, directly supporting focused learning environments in K-12 schools per bill's core requirement.
TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student device use during class, directly limiting technology access in educational settings per bill's core mandate.
In committee Feb 13, 2025
1 co-sponsor