HCR 6005 South Dakota House · 2025 Regular Session

Encouraging the board of each school district in this state to develop and implement a policy that limits the use of cellular telephones and other electronic communication devices during instructional time.

This bill directs school district boards in South Dakota to create policies restricting the use of cell phones and other electronic devices during instructional time. The measure would require schools to establish clear guidelines on when and how students may use these devices while classes are in session. It aims to give school administrators the authority to limit distractions and maintain focus in the classroom. The policy would apply to all public school districts within the state.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 12, 2025
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The document changed from a browser error page to the full text of House Concurrent Resolution 6005, a legislative resolution encouraging school districts to limit cell phone use during instructional time. The resolution was formally adopted by the House and Senate in February 2025 and enrolled for final passage.
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The bill's scope remains unchanged as it is a new resolution with no prior version to compare against; the previous content was unrelated browser error messages.
REQUIREMENT

Added a formal resolution encouraging school district boards to develop policies limiting cell phone and electronic device use during instructional time.

Added a requirement for school districts to provide training and support to faculty and staff regarding the new cell phone policy.

TIMELINE

Established adoption dates: House adoption on February 4, 2025 and Senate concurrence on February 11, 2025.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 11, 2025 · House Feb 4, 2025

How they voted

313
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 35
Feb 11, 2025
D Democratic3
3 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican32
28 Yea 3 Nay 1
87% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 3 S.J. 233
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 220
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 55, NAYS 12 H.J. 182
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 169
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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