HB1224

Hawaii HB1224 bans cell phone use in schools and mandates social media education for students.

Hawaii HB1224 aims to address the pervasive issue of cell phone use in schools by implementing a statewide ban on student cell phone use during instructional hours, starting from the 2025-2026 school year. Exceptions are made for emergency situations and when students are authorized by teachers for instructional purposes. The bill also introduces a comprehensive social media education program for students in grades six through twelve, focusing on the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media, including mental health impacts, misinformation, and cyberbullying.