HB3488

SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3488 mandates school boards to adopt wireless communication device policies by the 2026-2027 school year, allowing student use under.

Illinois HB3488 amends the School Code to require each school board to adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy by the 2026-2027 school year. This policy must prohibit students from using such devices during instructional time, except under certain conditions: when authorized by a teacher, in emergencies, when medically necessary, to fulfill an Individualized Education Plan or Section 504 plan, or for English learners to access materials.

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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 25, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Education Policy Committee