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HI HB1343
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Justin Woodson
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AI Summary
- Requires the Board of Education to establish a "phone-and-related-devices-free, bell-to-bell policy" for all public schools beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
- Bans student use of cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, AirPods, Bluetooth connected headphones, and smart glasses during school hours
- Allows the policy to be implemented in phases by school level (elementary, middle, high school)
- Cites research showing cellphone use in classrooms decreases academic performance, impairs long-term learning retention, and negatively impacts student mental health and socialization
- Notes that at least 19 other states have passed laws or enacted policies restricting student cellphone use in schools
Legislative Description
Relating To Education.
Department of Education
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Education3/6/2025
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/13/2025
Education1/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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