HB 781 (2025)
Require schools to restrict student cell phone use during class
This bill did not become law.
Last updated 2025-12-13 10:32 pm
Summary:
Requires school districts to adopt policies that restrict the use of student personal cell phones during class instruction without educator approval. The bill then sends $250,000 to the Department of Education to reimburse districts for implementation of cell phone use policies.
The House voted to remove funding from the bill.
Status:
Status Detail:
Vetoed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
04/22/2025 10:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 101
House Voting Date:
12/17/2025
Senate Voting Date:
05/15/2025
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