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MI HB4141
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tisdel
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AI Summary
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School districts and public school academies must implement a wireless communications device policy prohibiting student use of such devices on school grounds during instructional time, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
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Required exemptions include medically necessary devices, district-owned devices (tablets, laptops), devices for special education or IEP/504 accommodations, lesson-specific assignments at teacher discretion, and emergency situations.
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"Wireless communications device" covers electronic devices capable of texting, voice calls, internet access, photos/videos, and email, but excludes "basic telephones" that only support voice calling without apps or internet browsers.
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Schools must post their policy on their website and include details about enforcement mechanisms to achieve policy goals.
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The act was approved by the Governor on February 10, 2026 and took immediate effect, repealing the previous section 1303 of the revised school code.
Legislative Description
Education: students; a wireless communications device policy: require the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy to implement. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1303a & repeals sec. 1303 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1303).
Education: students
Last Action
Assigned Pa 2 With Immediate Effect
2/18/2026