Restricts the use of wireless communication devices by students on school property
Summary
Prohibits students from accessing their wireless communications devices on school property, unless authorized for classroom use; prohibits students from accessing social media platforms through the use of internet access provided by the school district, except when expressly directed to for class instruction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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1
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0
Committee
1
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Erik Bottcher
DDemocratic
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