Wireless Communications Devices on School Grounds
Summary
Wireless Communications Devices on School Grounds; Prohibits students from using wireless communications devices during school day, rather than during instructional time; requires district school boards to adopt rules for the use of such devices in certain locations or by certain students, etc.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2025
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What changed between versions
H 949 Filed
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H 949 e1
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to clarify that district school boards must adopt specific rules for wireless device use, including designating locations where devices may be used and creating exceptions for students with individualized education plans, 504 accommodations, or medical documentation. The bill also expanded requirements for discussing student conduct codes in additional school meetings. These changes provide more flexibility for schools to accommodate students with disabilities while maintaining control over device usage during instructional time.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to require district school boards to adopt specific rules for wireless device use locations and to create exceptions for students with disabilities or medical needs.
REQUIREMENT
Changed the requirement from requiring district school boards to designate locations for device use to requiring them to adopt rules governing device use, including specific designations and exceptions.
Added requirement that student conduct codes be discussed at parent and teacher association meetings in addition to student classes and advisory council meetings.
ELIGIBILITY
Added exceptions allowing wireless device use during school day for students with individualized education plans, 504 accommodations, or medical documentation from a licensed physician.
Floor votes · House Apr 16, 2025
How they voted
116–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 118
Apr 16, 2025
D
Democratic34
100% Yea
R
Republican84
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
10
Committee
11
Apr 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed as amended; YEAS 117, NAYS 0
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment 701869 adopted
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable by Education & Employment Committee
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Education & Employment Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Education Administration Subcommittee
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable by Education Administration Subcommittee
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Added to Education Administration Subcommittee agenda
lower
Mar 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
lower
Mar 2, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
lower
Mar 2, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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