HB2421Introduced in the House
Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours, prohibiting any employee of a school district from using social media to directly communicate with any student for official school purposes and requiring school districts to report on the amount of screen time that certain students experience during a typical school day.
Introduced by Sherri Brantley, District 112
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours, prohibiting any employee of a school district from using social media to directly communicate with any student for official school purposes and requiring school districts to report on the amount of screen time that certain students experience during a typical school day.
Where it stands
House Hearing: Friday, February 6, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N
February 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
House Prefiled for Introduction on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Education
House Hearing: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N - CANCELED
House Hearing: Friday, February 6, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N
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