SB0897Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to communication devices at schools.
Introduced by Ferrell Haile, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt a policy to prohibit students from using wireless communication devices during instructional time, except in certain circumstances; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 103
April 4, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · February 26, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | Yes |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
| Raumesh Akbari | 29 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/26/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Calendar Committee; Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 103
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