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IN HB1034
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jake Teshka
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AI Summary
- School corporations and charter schools must prohibit students from using or possessing wireless communication devices during the entire school day, not just instructional time
- Teacher-directed use of devices for educational purposes must occur only on school-supplied devices, eliminating student personal device use for classroom activities
- Schools must implement either a "no device policy" (devices cannot be brought to school) or a "secure storage policy" (devices stored and inaccessible throughout the day)
- Exceptions allowed for students with IEPs, Section 504 plans, documented medical conditions requiring physician directives, superintendent-authorized emergencies, and language translation needs for multi-lingual learners
- Definition of wireless communication device expanded to include smartwatches connected to phones, cell towers, or the Internet; effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Student cellular telephone use.
Last Action
Representatives Commons, Smith H added as coauthors
1/8/2026
Committee Referrals
Education12/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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