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FL H0949

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Demi Busatta Cabrera

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits students from using wireless communications devices during the entire school day, expanding the existing ban that applied only during instructional time
  • Removes the prior exception that allowed teachers to expressly direct student use of wireless devices for educational purposes
  • Removes the requirement for teachers to designate an area for wireless communications devices during instructional time
  • Requires district school boards to adopt rules designating specific locations within school buildings where students may use devices with express permission of a school administrator
  • Allows exceptions for students with an individualized education plan (IEP), a Section 504 accommodation plan, or a licensed physician's note certifying medical necessity for device use
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Wireless Communications Devices on School Grounds

Last Action

Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1105 (Ch. 2025-109)

6/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Education & Employment Committee3/11/2025
Education Administration Subcommittee3/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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