NJ S3583

Requires all New Jersey public school boards to adopt policies governing student use of cell phones and social media during school hours, on school buses, and at school-sanctioned events

Mandates policies include age-appropriate and grade-level differentiated restrictions while permitting cell phone use for emergencies, medical needs documented by healthcare professionals, IEP accommodations, and teacher-approved educational purposes

Directs the Commissioner of Education to develop guidelines addressing various devices (smartphones, basic cell phones, smart watches), storage options like locked pouches and phone lockers, and disciplinary protocols

Requires public schools to implement network-based restrictions blocking student access to social media platforms on all school-owned devices and school wireless networks

Takes effect immediately and applies to the first full school year following enactment