Public schools; require school boards to adopt policy on bell-to-bell cell phone prohibition.

HB 46 requires Mississippi public school boards to create and implement age-appropriate policies banning cell phone use during all school hours ("bell-to-bell"), including classrooms and hallways. The bill mandates that elementary students (K-5) cannot have devices inside school buildings or on grounds, while middle school students (6-8) must store devices off during school hours. It prohibits suspensions or expulsions for violations and requires schools to use school-based communication tools for emergencies instead of student phones. The policy also specifies exceptions for students with health needs under special education plans.