APPROVED CHAPTER
JUNE 9, 2025 210
BY GOVERNOR PUBLIC LAW
STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FIVE
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H.P. 809 - L.D. 1234
An Act Regarding Cellular Telephones in Public Schools
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §1001, sub-§23 is enacted to read:
23. Cellular telephone policy. By August 1, 2026, a school board shall adopt and
implement a policy related to use of personal electronic devices during the school day. The
policy must include, but is not limited to, provisions related to student use of cellular
telephones and wearable electronic devices with Internet or cellular network connectivity
capabilities.
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