Maryland SB928 mandates county boards of education to create policies limiting student electronic device use during school days.

Maryland SB928 requires county boards of education to develop and implement policies limiting student electronic device use during academic school days. Exceptions include health issues, emergencies, educational purposes, and language translation for multilingual students. The policy must involve parents, students, educators, and community stakeholders, and be available in multiple languages. The Department of Education must compile and summarize county board reports on policy impacts and publish them annually until 2033.

Maryland SB928 mandates county boards of education to create policies limiting student electronic device use during school days.

Maryland SB928 requires county boards of education to develop and implement policies limiting student electronic device use during academic school days. Exceptions include health issues, emergencies, educational purposes, and language translation for multilingual students. The policy must involve parents, students, educators, and community stakeholders, and be available in multiple languages. The Department of Education must compile and summarize county board reports on policy impacts and publish them annually until 2033.