Maryland SB79 mandates county boards of education to create policies restricting student use of personal electronic devices during school hours.

Maryland SB79 requires county boards of education to develop policies that restrict or limit student use of personal electronic devices during school hours, with exceptions for documented health issues or use in individualized education programs. The policy must include disciplinary measures for elementary and middle school students and be reviewed annually by the Department and County Board for high school students. The policy must be published on the county board's website and in the school's student handbook.

Maryland SB79 mandates county boards of education to create policies restricting student use of personal electronic devices during school hours.

Maryland SB79 requires county boards of education to develop policies that restrict or limit student use of personal electronic devices during school hours, with exceptions for documented health issues or use in individualized education programs. The policy must include disciplinary measures for elementary and middle school students and be reviewed annually by the Department and County Board for high school students. The policy must be published on the county board's website and in the school's student handbook.