The bill amends the North Dakota Century Code regarding the use of personal electronic devices in schools that provide prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary education. It establishes a clear prohibition on the use of personal electronic communication devices during instructional time, which is defined as the period from the start of the school day until dismissal, including structured and unstructured learning experiences, recess, and lunch. Schools are required to adopt policies that mandate these devices be silenced, turned off, and securely stored away during this time. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms such as "parent," "student," and "school," and specifies that schools may allow access to devices outside of instructional time during school-related activities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that allow exceptions for students who require personal electronic devices for health reasons as determined by a medical provider or as specified in their individual education programs. It mandates that school districts collect data annually to assess the impact of their policies on various student outcomes, such as behavior and academic performance. New requirements are introduced for schools to communicate their policies to students and parents and to publish them in handbooks. The bill removes previous mandates for the superintendent of public instruction to establish a uniform reporting system by a specific date, instead placing the responsibility on school districts to ensure compliance and communication.