The proposed bill amends the Revised School Code by adding a new section, 1303a, which mandates that school districts and public school academies implement specific policies regarding the use of wireless communications devices by students. For students in grades K to 5, the policy will prohibit possession of such devices on school grounds. For students in grades 6 and above, the policy will restrict the use of these devices during instructional time, breaks, lunch, and recess. Additionally, for students in grades 9 and above, the use of wireless communications devices will be prohibited during instructional time only.

The bill also allows school boards to impose further restrictions on the use of wireless communications devices. It defines "school grounds" as areas used for school purposes, excluding facilities primarily for adult education or college courses, and provides a definition for "wireless communications device." Furthermore, the bill repeals section 1303 of the Revised School Code, which may have contained previous regulations regarding wireless communications devices.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852, 380.1303