This bill proposes to amend 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 flexibility in the policy's content, specifying that it may include various procedures related to 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 one that limits the use of wireless communications devices during instructional time as of the effective date of the act. The amendments also clarify that the conditions for device use during instructional time can encompass specific scenarios, such as medical needs or educational purposes, and include provisions for communication between students and parents. Overall, the bill aims to establish clearer guidelines for managing wireless device usage in schools while allowing for existing policies to remain in effect.

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