Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.

SB 29 requires all school boards to adopt written policies prohibiting student use of wireless communication devices (like cell phones and tablets) during instructional time. School boards must submit these policies to the Department of Justice and Legislative Council by October 1, 2026, and annually thereafter. The bill mandates that school boards provide each enrolled student with a copy of the policy and allows districts to implement stricter rules than the minimum requirements. It directly affects public school students and administrators by establishing clear, consistent device-use rules across school districts. The policy changes focus on creating standardized guidelines for device use during class, not on enforcement methods or student consequences.