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WV HB2677
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marty Gearheart
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AI Summary
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Requires the West Virginia State Board of Education to develop and adopt a model policy prohibiting public K-12 students from possessing or using personal cell phones and handheld communication devices during instructional time at school
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Model policy must balance students' academic achievement, cognitive development, safety, and general well-being
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Allows exceptions for extraordinary circumstances such as emergencies or situations requiring contact with parents
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Each county school board must adopt a policy consistent with the state board's model policy
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Enforcement authority rests with individual county boards
Legislative Description
To prohibit cell phone possession and usage by students during instructional time in grades K-12.
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Education
2/20/2025