WA SB5346

Requires all Washington public school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to adopt policies restricting student mobile device use during instructional hours by the 2026-27 school year

Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must report to the legislature by December 15, 2025 with recommended strategies, including options like secure containers, front-of-classroom collection, or designated locations/time periods

Washington State School Directors' Association must develop and publish a model policy by March 15, 2026, which districts must follow when creating their own policies

Exceptions may be made for emergencies, students with disabilities, English learners, students with health conditions, and instructional purposes

Mobile devices include personal phones and portable electronic devices used for calls, messaging, games, or videos, but exclude school-issued devices