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AZ HB2793

Bill

Status

Vetoed

4/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Beverly Pingerelli

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Requires school district governing boards and charter school governing bodies to adopt and enforce policies restricting student access to social media platforms during school, with exceptions allowing teacher-directed access for educational purposes.

  • Mandates policies that limit student use of wireless communications devices (personal and school-provided) during the school day, while permitting use for educational purposes as directed by teachers or during emergencies.

  • Defines "school day" to include periods when students are at school such as meals, passing periods, and recess.

  • Defines "social media platform" as websites, computer applications, or digital platforms used for social networking and exchanging virtual content.

  • Defines "wireless communications devices" to include both personal devices and school-provided devices.

Legislative Description

School policies; internet; wireless devices

Public Schools

Last Action

Governor Vetoed

4/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules3/4/2024
Education Accountability and Reform2/22/2024
Rules2/6/2024
Education2/6/2024

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