HB5426

Illinois HB5426 mandates school boards and charter schools to adopt wireless communication device policies by 2027-2028, prohibiting student use.

HB5426 requires Illinois school boards and charter schools to establish wireless communication device policies by the 2027-2028 school year. These policies must prohibit student use during school time, except for authorized educational purposes, emergencies, or when necessary for health management or English language learning. Schools may not enforce these policies through fees, fines, suspensions, expulsions, or law enforcement. The policies must include input from stakeholders and be reviewed every three years.