This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, which mandates the secure storage of students' personal electronic devices during the school day. It defines "personal electronic device" to include items such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and gaming devices. The bill requires the superintendent of public instruction to provide secure containers for schools to store these devices. Upon arriving at school, students must turn off their devices and place them in the secure container, which they may keep possession of throughout the day. Devices can be returned to students at the end of the school day, with exceptions made for medical reasons upon proper documentation.

Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $1,890,000 from the state general fund to support the implementation of this secure storage system for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. This funding is intended to ensure that schools have the necessary resources to comply with the new requirements for storing students' personal electronic devices securely during school hours.