Concerns policies governing student use of cell phones and social media platforms in public schools.

This bill requires New Jersey public school boards to adopt policies governing student cell phone and social media use during school hours, on buses, and at school events. The policies must include age-appropriate restrictions, accommodate students with disabilities (per IEPs), allow phone use in emergencies or for health reasons (with documentation), and permit educational use with teacher permission. Schools must also implement network-based restrictions blocking social media access on all school-owned devices and networks. The state education commissioner will develop guidelines to help schools create these policies, covering storage options, communication protocols, and disciplinary procedures.