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OK SB139

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ally Seifried

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts must adopt policies prohibiting student use of cell phones and personal electronic devices on campus "bell to bell" (from first bell to dismissal) for the 2025-2026 school year

  • Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the cell phone prohibition policy becomes optional for school districts rather than mandatory

  • Personal electronic devices covered include smart watches, smart headphones, laptops, tablets, and smart glasses, but exclude school-issued or school-approved devices used for classroom instruction

  • District policies must include disciplinary procedures for violations

  • Policies may include exceptions for emergency use and for students who use devices to monitor health issues

Legislative Description

Schools; requiring school district boards of education to adopt certain cell phone policy.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/03/2025

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Common Education4/1/2025
Education Oversight4/1/2025
Appropriations2/11/2025
Education2/4/2025

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