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SB79Introduced in the Senate

County Boards of Education - Student Technology Use Policy - Requirements

IntroducedSenate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Introduced by Joanne Benson, District 24

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; requiring the policy to be published on the county board's website and in student handbooks; etc.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.

January 16, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

  3. Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.

  4. Hearing canceled

  5. Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.

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