The bill mandates that each school district's board of education establish policies governing the use of privately owned electronic communication devices by students. These policies must prohibit students from using such devices during school hours, including passing periods and in classrooms. Exceptions are allowed only under specific circumstances, such as for students with individualized education programs or 504 plans, or if authorized by a teacher or administrator for educational purposes. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to prohibit students from using school computers and devices to access social media platforms.
The bill defines "privately owned electronic communication device" as any wireless device not owned or issued by the school district, which allows for voice, text, or video communication. It also defines "social media platform" as any online medium that enables user registration and interaction with user-generated content. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.