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MA S333

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Cronin

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must establish a written policy prohibiting student use of wireless communication devices in K-12 public schools during the school day, unless authorized by a principal
  • Schools must provide one or more secure, designated storage areas for students' cellular telephones during school hours, which may include student lockers
  • Parents and guardians must be provided alternative methods to readily contact students during the school day, with written notification of these methods at the beginning of each school year
  • Regulations must include exceptions for medical needs and other appropriate exigencies

Legislative Description

To promote phone free schools

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2549

7/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

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