Requires public school to adopt cell phone and social media policy based on guidelines developed by DOE.

This bill requires all New Jersey public schools (including charter and district schools) to adopt a policy governing student cell phone and social media use during school hours, on school buses, and at school events. The policy must align with guidelines developed by the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) within 90 days of the law's effective date. These guidelines mandate age-appropriate restrictions, ban non-academic phone use during class, permit emergency or health-related exceptions, address device types (like smartwatches), and provide storage options. The policy must also communicate rules to students, families, and staff while complying with special education laws.