Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires LEAs and public charter schools to adopt a policy to prohibit students from using wireless communication devices during instructional time except in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 49.
This bill requires Tennessee public schools and local education agencies to adopt a policy prohibiting students from using wireless communication devices (like phones, tablets, or laptops) during instructional time, except in specific cases. Exceptions include educational use permitted by a teacher, emergencies or health management, and use authorized by a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan. Schools must publish this policy online and may allow teachers to temporarily withhold devices from students who violate it. The rule takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year and applies to all public schools in Tennessee.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Joey Hensley
RRepublican
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