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KS HB2259
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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School district boards must adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal electronic devices (phones, tablets, smartwatches, etc.) during instructional hours, with established disciplinary consequences for violations
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Districts may grant exceptions for students with IEPs or 504 plans, teacher-authorized educational use (excluding rewards or free time), preapproved health or emergency circumstances, and off-campus activities like field trips
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Districts may optionally extend device restrictions to lunch and passing periods
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State Board of Education must designate an annual social media awareness period and develop age-appropriate materials covering risks (addiction, misinformation, mental health effects), safety practices (identifying predators, protecting personal information), and benefits (career building, connecting with others)
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Schools must incorporate social media awareness into curriculum as deemed appropriate by each district
Legislative Description
Requiring school districts to adopt policies to limit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours and requiring the state board of education to designate a period of time for social media awareness and develop goals and materials relating thereto.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Education
2/4/2025