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VA SB108
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stella Pekarsky
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AI Summary
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Requires all Virginia school boards to develop and implement policies that prohibit student cell phone and smart device use "bell to bell" (from the first bell starting instruction until dismissal, including lunch and between classes)
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Defines "smart device" as any personal electronic device that connects to the Internet and wirelessly collects, processes, and transmits data, including smart watches and tablets
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Permits exceptions for students with Individualized Education Plans, 504 Plans, health care plans, diabetes medical management plans, or Limited English Proficiency plans to use devices for health monitoring or assistive technology
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Prohibits students from being suspended or expelled solely for violating cell phone policies, and excludes school resource officers from policy enforcement
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Places responsibility for implementation and enforcement on school administration while minimizing disruption to teachers' instructional duties
Legislative Description
School boards; student cell phone and smart device possession and use policies, prohibition.
Last Action
House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/11/2026