Hawaii HB1224 aims to ban cell phone use in schools and educate students on social media effects.

Hawaii HB1224 introduces a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools starting from the 2025-2026 school year. The bill mandates that students must either turn off and stow their phones or refrain from turning them on during instructional hours. Additionally, it prohibits students from accessing social media on school internet, except when directed by a teacher for educational purposes. The bill also establishes a comprehensive K-12 instruction program on the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media, including mental health impacts, misinformation, and cyberbullying.

Hawaii HB1224 aims to ban cell phone use in schools and educate students on social media effects.

Hawaii HB1224 introduces a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools starting from the 2025-2026 school year. The bill mandates that students must either turn off and stow their phones or refrain from turning them on during instructional hours. Additionally, it prohibits students from accessing social media on school internet, except when directed by a teacher for educational purposes. The bill also establishes a comprehensive K-12 instruction program on the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media, including mental health impacts, misinformation, and cyberbullying.