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TX SB2365
Bill
Status
4/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Creighton
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AI Summary
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Requires all Texas school district boards and open-enrollment charter school governing bodies to adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal wireless communication devices during instructional time
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Defines "personal wireless communication device" as any non-school-issued electronic device capable of transmitting or receiving data, including laptop computers, cell phones/smartphones, and tablets
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Mandates exceptions to the prohibition for students who need devices to implement an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504 plan, or similar accommodation program
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Allows device use when a student has a documented medical need verified by a physician's directive or when necessary to comply with health or safety requirements
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Takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise
Legislative Description
Relating to a policy prohibiting the use of personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
4/17/2025