School technology plans and policies.

Engrossed on 1/27/26

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From the Legislature

School technology plans and policies. Requires school corporations and charter schools (schools) to include in the school's technology plan a description of the school's plan to: (1) ensure the appropriate use of technological devices in schools; and (2) enable parents of students to exercise control over a student's technological devices while the student is not in school or engaged in virtual instruction or remote learning. Not later than January 1, 2027, requires a school to include in the school's Internet use policy a provision that enables the parent of a student to increase the strength of certain filters, block access to websites or content, and limit the use of certain devices. Creates an exemption from the Internet use policy requirement. Requires a school to include in the school's wireless communication device policy a provision that prohibits a student from using school supplied technological devices for a noneducational purpose during instructional time.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate - Third reading

41 Yea

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3 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 7

1:30 PM

Senate Education and Career Development Hearing

Jan 14

1:00 PM

Senate Education and Career Development Hearing

Feb 4

8:30 AM

House Education Hearing

Feb 11

8:30 AM

House Education Hearing