HB163Introduced in the House of Delegates
County Boards of Education - Student Technology Use Policy - Requirements
Introduced by Chao Wu, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring a county board of education to develop and adopt a policy on the use of personal electronic devices during school hours; requiring the policy to restrict or limit the use of personal electronic devices by students during school hours, except for any purpose documented in the student's education program or Section 504 plan, to monitor or address a student's health issue, or for certain educational purposes; and requiring the policy to be published on the county board's website and in student handbooks.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
January 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Ways and Means
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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