Mississippi SB2520 would restrict student use of cell phones and personal electronic devices in public schools during instructional hours.
Mississippi SB2520 mandates that local public school districts adopt policies prohibiting students from using cell phones and personal electronic devices on campus from the start to the end of instructional time. Exceptions include emergency use and monitoring of health issues. Districts must submit their policies to the Department of Education by October 1, 2027, and report any changes annually. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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