This bill mandates that each school district and charter school in New Mexico adopt and implement a policy regarding the use of wireless communication devices by students by August 1, 2025. The bill defines "wireless communication device" to include portable electronic devices such as cellular phones, tablets, laptops, and gaming devices. The Public Education Department is required to provide guidelines outlining minimum policy requirements, which include prohibiting device use during instructional hours, allowing for educational use at a teacher's discretion, and permitting use in emergencies or for health management. Additionally, the policy must ensure student privacy, outline consequences for violations, and allow for public input through at least one public meeting.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the adopted policies must be published on school websites and mandates annual evaluations of their effectiveness, with findings reported to the department. Training for teachers, administrators, and staff on the policy's implementation is also required, along with ongoing communication of the policy to students and parents at the start of each school year. The provisions of this act will take effect on July 1, 2025.