33-6802 [33-6902]. distraction-free learning.

1. (1) No later than December 31, 2025, every local school board and public charter school shall adopt a policy governing the use of electronic communications devices by students in school buildings and on school grounds or premises during school hours. The policy shall:

   1. (a) Emphasize that student use of electronic communications devices be as limited as possible in school buildings and on school grounds or premises during school hours; and
   2. (b) Reduce distractions related to the use of electronic communications devices in classroom settings during school hours.
2. (2) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to require a local school board or public charter school to adopt a policy that prohibits all use of electronic communications devices by students. However, local school boards and public charter schools may adopt a policy prohibiting students from carrying electronic communications devices in school buildings and on school grounds or premises during school hours. A local school board or public charter school that adopts such policy shall be considered to have met the requirement to adopt a policy under this section.
3. (3) A policy adopted pursuant to the provisions of this section may provide for exceptions to the use of electronic communications devices, including but not limited to accommodations for individualized education programs. Each policy shall specify any disciplinary measures for violations of the policy.
4. (4) Every local school board and public charter school shall make the policy it adopts pursuant to the provisions of this section publicly available and display such policy prominently on its public website.

[(33-6902) 33-6802, added 2025, ch. 55, sec. 1, p. 266.]