This bill proposes updates to current statutes by requiring each school district governing board to develop and adopt a policy that limits students' use of wireless communications devices, including gaming devices and video players, during instructional time. The policy must be developed in a public meeting and communicated to parents, teachers, and students at the beginning of each school year, including any changes made to it. The bill allows for the inclusion of specific procedures regarding the deposit and retrieval of devices, as well as conditions under which students may use their devices during instructional time.

Additionally, the bill exempts school districts from the requirement to create a new policy if they already have an existing policy that limits the use of wireless communications devices during instructional time. The proposed changes also specify various conditions under which students may use their devices, such as being a member of a volunteer firefighting company or having a medical condition. Overall, the bill aims to establish clearer guidelines for the use of wireless communications devices in schools while allowing flexibility for existing policies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-341
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-341