California AB962 requires schools to develop policies limiting pupil smartphone use, with exceptions for emergencies, teacher permission, health.

California AB962 amends the Education Code to mandate that school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools create policies limiting pupil smartphone use at schoolsites or under supervision. These policies must aim to promote evidence-based smartphone practices for learning and well-being, involve stakeholder participation, and may include enforcement mechanisms.

California AB962 requires schools to develop policies limiting pupil smartphone use, with exceptions for emergencies, teacher permission, health.

California AB962 amends the Education Code to mandate that school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools create policies limiting pupil smartphone use at schoolsites or under supervision. These policies must aim to promote evidence-based smartphone practices for learning and well-being, involve stakeholder participation, and may include enforcement mechanisms.