SB 1447 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to standards adopted by the Texas Education Agency regarding the use of electronic devices and software applications by public schools.

SB 1447 requires the Texas Education Agency to create standards for public schools using electronic devices and software. It mandates that schools minimize student data collection, obtain direct parental consent for most apps (except essential testing tools), and prohibit apps from conducting unauthorized mental health assessments. The bill also requires schools to provide parents with cybersecurity resources, set device deactivation periods for safety, and consider age-appropriate device use in classrooms. These standards apply directly to all Texas public school districts and charter schools, affecting how they manage student technology access.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action May 26, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Engrossed · 3 edits · Mar 24, 2025
MINOR
This bill was updated from its introduced version to an engrossed version, primarily adding a new introductory note about digital content accessibility standards on TLO and reformatting the bill text. The substantive policy content regarding Texas Education Agency standards for electronic devices and software applications in public schools remains unchanged, including requirements for parental consent, data minimization, and student safety measures.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the bill still applies to the Texas Education Agency's adoption of standards for electronic devices and software applications used by public schools and open-enrollment charter schools.
TECHNICAL

Added a new introductory note stating that digital content on TLO has been updated to align with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

Reformatted bill text layout and removed page number headers while preserving all substantive legislative language.

REQUIREMENT

All substantive policy requirements regarding parental consent, data collection minimization, software application restrictions, and student safety measures remain identical to the introduced version.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
36
Key actions
11
Committee
12
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Education
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education K-16
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
3 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors