HB755Introduced in the House of Delegates
County Boards of Education - Student Personal Electronic Device Use Policy - Establishment (Phones Away for the School Day Act)
Introduced by Sarah Wolek, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring each county board of education to develop and implement, not later than the 2026-2027 school year, a policy prohibiting the use of a personal electronic device by a student during school day hours; providing the policy may not prohibit a student from using a personal electronic device for any purpose related to an individualized program or 504 plan; providing that any disciplinary measures adopted as part of the policy may not include suspension or expulsion solely for violation of the policy; etc.
Where it stands
Withdrawn by Sponsor
February 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Ways and Means
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Withdrawn by Sponsor
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