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SB0018Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to communication devices at schools.

Introduced

Introduced by Todd Gardenhire, District 10

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, requires each local board of education and public charter school governing body to adopt a wireless communication policy that requires students to keep wireless communication devices turned off and stowed away during a classroom instructional day or during instructional time except in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 49.

Where it stands

Withdrawn.

February 5, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

  4. Recalled from Senate Education Committee

  5. Withdrawn.

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