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

Hawaii HB289 aims to ban cell phone use in schools starting from the 2025-2026 school year. Students are prohibited from using or possessing cell phones during instructional hours, except for authorized educational purposes or emergencies. The bill also mandates age-appropriate education on the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media for students in grades six through twelve. This includes topics such as the negative effects on mental health, misinformation, and maintaining personal security online.

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

Hawaii HB289 aims to ban cell phone use in schools starting from the 2025-2026 school year. Students are prohibited from using or possessing cell phones during instructional hours, except for authorized educational purposes or emergencies. The bill also mandates age-appropriate education on the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media for students in grades six through twelve. This includes topics such as the negative effects on mental health, misinformation, and maintaining personal security online.