HB 2563 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Summary

Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours, except for instructional purposes, to begin in the 2027-2028 school year.

Issues: ✗ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2026

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Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026

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Feb 2, 2026

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Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 6

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Jan 28, 2026

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Introduced and Pass First Reading.

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19 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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