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MA H720

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Turco

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires every school district superintendent to implement and maintain a policy prohibiting student use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices during the school day
  • Allows exceptions when device use is authorized by a teacher or administrator, or in emergency situations
  • Mandates superintendents to submit the cell phone policy to the school board annually
  • Adds a new Section 101 to Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Prohibiting cell phone usage during the school day

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4745

11/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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