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IA HF782
Bill
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Requires all Iowa school districts to adopt policies restricting student use of personal electronic devices (cell phones, smartphones, video game devices, portable media players) during classroom instructional time, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
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Mandates policies include protocols for secure device storage, methods for parents to contact students during school hours and emergencies, and discipline procedures for policy violations
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Requires the Iowa Department of Education to develop and distribute model policies to school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools by May 1, 2025
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Allows parents to petition for their child to maintain device access during instruction if they demonstrate a legitimate physical or mental health reason, and exempts students whose IEPs or Section 504 plans require device access
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Directs the Departments of Education and Public Safety to revise guidance for school emergency operations plans to account for the new device restrictions, with school districts required to update their plans by July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to electronic devices in schools, including student access during instructional hours and school safety plans, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 106.) Effective date: 04/30/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1081.
4/30/2025