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NC S485
Bill
AI Summary
- Department of Public Instruction shall study cell phone policies in public elementary and secondary schools in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina School Boards Association, North Carolina Association of School Administrators, and UNC Schools of Public Health and Education
- Study shall collect and analyze information on whether policies are board-level or school-level, specific policy types (complete ban, secure storage during instructional day, or no restrictions), and impacts on learning, cyberbullying, and school safety
- Department must report findings to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee no later than June 30, 2024, including number of schools studied, grade levels and class sizes, recommendations regarding cell phone use, and estimated implementation costs
- Act becomes effective upon enactment
Legislative Description
Study Cell Phone Use in School
Education; Elementary Education; Information Technology; Public; Public Instruction Dept.; Reports; Secondary Education; Studies
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/4/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/4/2023
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