Technology (Social Media)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2466: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit electronic telecommunication device usage during the instructional day and implement a social media and artificial intelligence literacy education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations. Requires the department of education to submit a report three years after the initial effective date, and then every five years thereafter.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI/social media literacy education campaign, advancing digital skills curriculum for students while restricting device use to enhance instructional focus.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits electronic device usage during instruction, restricting tech access in schools despite AI literacy education component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1195: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts student cell phone/social media use during instruction, limiting access to align with educational focus rather than advancing educational opportunities.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student social media access during school hours, limiting technology use in educational settings per bill's prohibitions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1224: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestricts cell phone use during instruction to protect learning environment and minimize distractions in schools.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits student cell phone/social media use in schools, restricting technology access during instruction per its core mandate.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 289: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts student cell phone/social media use during instruction, a clear restriction on educational environment per indicators.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts student internet access (social media) and cell phone use during school, directly limiting technology access as defined in the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers Social Media

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