HB 2975 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

SCH CD-NO CELL PHONE IN SCHOOL

Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires a school board to prohibit a student from using a cellular telephone in a school or on school property. Provides that the restriction shall not apply during lunch, recess, passing periods, or emergency situations. Repeals provisions allowing a school board to establish rules and disciplinary procedures governing the use or possession of cellular radio telecommunication devices by a student.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 4, 2025
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Assigned to Education Policy Committee
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Feb 6, 2025
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Curtis Tarver
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