This bill mandates the Commissioner of Education to develop a comprehensive policy regarding student use of cell phones and social media platforms for students in grades K-12. The policy must be issued within 90 days of the bill's enactment and should include guidelines that are age-appropriate and grade-level differentiated. Key provisions of the policy include prohibiting non-academic use of cell phones during classroom instruction, allowing cell phone use in emergencies, and accommodating students with specific health needs as documented by a healthcare professional. The policy will also address various devices, outline storage options for cell phones, and provide guidance for establishing network restrictions on social media access.

Furthermore, each board of education is required to adopt a policy that aligns with the commissioner’s guidelines, covering cell phone and social media use during school hours, on buses, and at school-sanctioned events. The bill allows for exemptions from this requirement upon application to the commissioner. Overall, the legislation aims to promote student learning and well-being while ensuring that policies are responsive to the needs of students, parents, and educators.