The bill amends the Revised School Code to introduce a new section, 1303a, which mandates that starting in the 2026-2027 school year, school districts and public school academies must implement a policy prohibiting the use of wireless communications devices by students during instructional time on school grounds. The policy must outline enforcement mechanisms and can include additional restrictions on device usage. However, it must also provide exemptions for medically necessary devices, district-owned devices, instructional devices, special education accommodations, lesson-specific assignments at a teacher's discretion, and emergency situations.

Additionally, the bill repeals section 1303 of the Revised School Code. It requires that the wireless communications device policy be posted on the school district's or public school academy's website. The definitions of key terms such as "basic telephone," "school grounds," and "wireless communications device" are also provided to clarify the scope of the policy. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 495.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-2): 380.1, 380.1852, 380.1303
Substitute (H-4): 380.1, 380.1852, 380.1303
Substitute (H-8): 380.1, 380.1852, 380.1303
House Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852, 380.1303
As Passed by the House: 380.1, 380.1852, 380.1303
As Passed by the Senate: 380.1, 380.1852, 380.1303
House Concurred Bill: 380.1, 380.1852, 380.1303
Public Act: 380.1, 380.1852, 380.1303
House Enrolled Bill: 380.1, 380.1852, 380.1303