HB1195

Hawaii HB1195 bans student cell phone use in schools and mandates social media education for students.

Hawaii HB1195 aims to address the pervasive issue of cell phone use in schools by banning student cell phone use during instructional hours, effective from the 2025-2026 school year. Exceptions are made for students with specific educational needs and when expressly authorized by a teacher for instructional purposes. Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Education to implement a comprehensive K-12 instruction program on the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media, including mental health impacts, misinformation, and cyberbullying.