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MA S381

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Keenan

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37H of Chapter 71 of the General Laws to require school policies to prohibit student cell phone use during instructional time
  • Allows an exception for cell phone use when expressly directed by a teacher
  • Filed on January 15, 2025 by Senator John F. Keenan (Norfolk and Plymouth) with co-sponsors Mark C. Montigny and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.
  • Referred to the Education committee

Legislative Description

Limiting cell phones in classrooms

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2549

7/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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