Pennsylvania HB1238 restricts student possession and use of mobile devices during instructional time in schools.

Pennsylvania HB1238 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to restrict students from possessing or using mobile devices during instructional time in school buildings. The bill requires school entities to adopt policies that specify procedures for students to deposit their devices in secure locations, retrieve them, and communicate with parents during class. Exceptions include students who need devices for official duties, medical reasons, disabilities, translation, educational purposes with teacher permission, or other reasons permitted by the policy.

Pennsylvania HB1238 restricts student possession and use of mobile devices during instructional time in schools.

Pennsylvania HB1238 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to restrict students from possessing or using mobile devices during instructional time in school buildings. The bill requires school entities to adopt policies that specify procedures for students to deposit their devices in secure locations, retrieve them, and communicate with parents during class. Exceptions include students who need devices for official duties, medical reasons, disabilities, translation, educational purposes with teacher permission, or other reasons permitted by the policy.