Relating to a policy prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices by public school students during instructional time.

HB 2205 requires Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal electronic devices - including smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches - during instructional time. The bill defines "personal electronic devices" as any non-school-issued device capable of connecting to a cellular network or internet. It directly affects public school students and school districts, which must implement these policies starting the 2025-2026 school year. The law excludes devices issued by schools and takes effect September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds vote for immediate implementation.