The bill mandates that school districts in Wyoming adopt policies regarding the possession and use of cell phones and smart watches by students within schools. Specifically, it amends W.S. 21-3-110(a) by adding a new paragraph (xlv), which requires each district's board of trustees to create these policies and submit them to the state superintendent of public instruction. The bill also provides a definition for "smart watch," clarifying that it refers to a wearable device that functions similarly to a cellular phone, while excluding devices that only tell time or monitor health information.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that all school districts must establish these policies by July 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative procedures as outlined in the Wyoming Constitution.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-3-110