SB302

Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during instructional time and prohibiting any employee of a school district from using social media to directly communicate with any student for official school purposes.

Introduced·1/12/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB302 mandates school districts to prohibit personal electronic device use during class and bans school employees from using social media to.

Kansas SB302 requires school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal electronic communication devices during instructional time. Exceptions are allowed for students' individualized education programs or 504 plans, or when a physician deems it medically necessary. The bill also prohibits school employees from using social media to communicate with students for official school purposes, except for broadcasting public, one-way communications. The policies must include enforcement procedures and disciplinary actions for violations.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 15

2:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Education

Feb 17

Senate

Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Education; Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Jan 26

Senate

Senate Hearing: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 2:30 PM Room 144-S