HB1034Introduced in the House
Student cellular telephone use.
Introduced by Jake Teshka, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Student cellular telephone use. Amends the definition of "wireless communication device." Requires each school corporation and charter school to adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using or possessing a wireless communication device during the school day; (2) requires teacher directed use of a wireless communication device for educational purposes during the school day to occur only on school supplied wireless communication devices; and (3) mandates the use of a no device policy or a secure storage policy. Creates certain exceptions to a wireless communication device policy. Requires the department of education to publish model policy language and implementation guidance.
Where it stands
Representatives Commons, Smith H added as coauthors
January 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Coauthored by Representative McGuire
Authored by Representative Teshka
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
Representatives Commons, Smith H added as coauthors
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