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DE SB106

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Buckson

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all Delaware school districts and charter schools to adopt cell phone use policies with educator input that limit cell phone use during instructional time

  • Policies must include clear guidelines on acceptable use, designated times and places for phone use, a system of consequences for violations, and exceptions for emergencies and medical or educational accommodations

  • School districts and charter schools must post their adopted cell phone policies on their websites by August 31, 2026

  • Implementation and enforcement must be fair and consistent, with explicit requirement that enforcement not be solely the responsibility of classroom educators

  • The Department of Education must provide model policy language to schools, and any policy amendments must be submitted to the Department within 90 days

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Cell Phone Use In School.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education5/21/2025
Education4/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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