The proposed bill would 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. This 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 the policy. The bill specifies that the policy may include various provisions, such as procedures for depositing devices during instructional time and conditions under which students may use their devices.

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 as of the effective date of the act. The amendments also clarify that the conditions for device use during instructional time can include specific circumstances, such as medical needs or educational purposes, and allow for other conditions identified by the governing board. Overall, the bill aims to establish clearer guidelines for managing wireless communications device usage in schools while providing flexibility for existing policies.

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