Iowa HF782 mandates school policies on student use of personal electronic devices during school hours, effective July 1, 2025.

Iowa HF782 establishes policies for student use of personal electronic devices during school hours, effective July 1, 2025. The bill requires school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies restricting device use during classroom instruction. The Department of Education must develop model policies for schools to adopt, though schools may adopt stricter policies. The bill also mandates revisions to high-quality emergency operations plans to align with these policies.

Iowa HF782 mandates school policies on student use of personal electronic devices during school hours, effective July 1, 2025.

Iowa HF782 establishes policies for student use of personal electronic devices during school hours, effective July 1, 2025. The bill requires school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies restricting device use during classroom instruction. The Department of Education must develop model policies for schools to adopt, though schools may adopt stricter policies. The bill also mandates revisions to high-quality emergency operations plans to align with these policies.