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MN SF508
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alice Mann
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AI Summary
- School districts and charter schools must prohibit cell phones and smart watches entirely during school for students in grades K-8 beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
- Students in grades 9-12 must be prohibited from using cell phones and smart watches in classrooms, though not necessarily throughout the entire school building
- Exceptions are required for medical devices, devices specified in a student's individualized education program (IEP), and other situations at the principal's discretion
- Department of Education must contract for a statewide campaign educating parents and caregivers about negative effects of screen overuse on children from early childhood through grade 12
- Implementation grants available to school districts and charter schools for one-time expenses related to implementing the cell phone policy (not for ongoing costs like enforcement staff salaries)
Legislative Description
Cell phone use in schools prohibition
Last Action
Author added Maye Quade
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Education Policy1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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