HB2975

SCH CD-NO CELL PHONE IN SCHOOL

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2975 mandates school boards to prohibit students from using cellular phones during class.

HB2975 amends the School Code to require school boards to prohibit students from using cellular phones in schools or on school property while attending class. Exceptions are made for lunch, recess, passing periods, and emergency situations. The bill also repeals existing provisions that allowed school boards to establish rules and disciplinary procedures governing student use of cellular devices.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Education Policy Committee

Feb 6, 2025

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II