HB289

Hawaii HB289 bans cell phone use in schools and mandates social media education for students.

Hawaii HB289 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, effective from the 2025-2026 school year. The bill also mandates an educational campaign for students in grades six through twelve about the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media. This campaign will cover topics such as mental health impacts, misinformation, behavior manipulation, online permanency, and personal security.