Prohibit student cellular telephone use in public schools

Added Section 5502.262 requiring administrators to develop comprehensive emergency management plans that include protocols for student cell phone use during active threats or emergencies.

Added requirement that emergency management plans be submitted to the director of public safety at least once every three years, with updates filed within ten days of revision.

Added new definitions for various school types including community schools, STEM schools, college-preparatory boarding schools, and career-technical education programs under Section 5502.262.

Added requirement that district boards must adopt policies at public meetings after the effective date of the amendment.

Added provisions requiring district boards to post policies prominently on publicly accessible websites and file emergency management plans with law enforcement agencies.

Added exemption provisions for online learning schools unless students participate in in-person instruction or assessments at locations not covered by existing emergency management plans.

Expanded the bill to amend both Section 3313.753 and Section 5502.262 of the Revised Code, whereas the original version only amended Section 3313.753.