Ohio SB158 mandates school boards to create policies limiting student cellular telephone use during school hours.

Ohio SB158 requires school boards to establish policies restricting student cellular telephone use during school hours. The policy must emphasize minimal use, reduce classroom distractions, and prohibit use during instructional time, except for specific exceptions. The Department of Education and Workforce must develop a model policy by September 1, 2025. School boards must adopt a policy by July 1, 2025, and post it publicly.

Ohio SB158 mandates school boards to create policies limiting student cellular telephone use during school hours.

Ohio SB158 requires school boards to establish policies restricting student cellular telephone use during school hours. The policy must emphasize minimal use, reduce classroom distractions, and prohibit use during instructional time, except for specific exceptions. The Department of Education and Workforce must develop a model policy by September 1, 2025. School boards must adopt a policy by July 1, 2025, and post it publicly.