HB2964Introduced in the House
SCH CD-CELL PHONE RESTRICTIONS
Introduced by Tracy Katz Muhl, District 57
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall establish appropriate rules and disciplinary procedures governing the use or possession of cellular radio telecommunication devices by a student, including rules that restrict the use of cellular radio telecommunication devices during instructional time (instead of providing that the school board may establish appropriate rules and disciplinary procedures governing the use or possession of cellular radio telecommunication devices by a student). Provides that a school board may create exceptions to these rules, including exceptions for school-based emergencies, individual student and family emergencies, and individualized education program and federal Section 504 plan accommodations and to allow for teacher discretion.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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