HB2259

Requiring school districts to adopt policies to limit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours and requiring the state board of education to designate a period of time for social media awareness and develop goals and materials relating thereto.

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2259 mandates school districts to create policies limiting personal electronic device use during school hours and requires the state board.

Kansas HB2259 requires school districts to adopt policies governing the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours. These policies must prohibit students from using such devices during instructional hours, lunch, and passing periods, except in specific circumstances. The bill also mandates the state board of education to designate a period each school year for social media awareness and to develop age-appropriate objectives, materials, and goals for this awareness.

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

House Introduced

Feb 4, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Education