A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the mandatory secure storage of a student's personal electronic device during the schoolday; and to provide an appropriation.

SB 2300 would require North Dakota public schools to provide secure containers for students to store personal electronic devices (like phones, tablets, or smartwatches) during the school day. Students must turn off and place devices in these containers upon arrival, with exceptions for documented medical needs. The bill allocates $1.89 million to fund the secure containers for the 2025-2027 biennium. It directly affects all K-12 students and schools in North Dakota, mandating a specific storage process during school hours.