SB1014

In student supports, providing for bell-to-bell mobile device policy.

Chamber Passed·2/3/26

Pennsylvania SB1014 mandates a bell-to-bell phone-free policy for students on school property.

Pennsylvania SB1014 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require school entities to adopt a policy prohibiting student mobile device use during school hours on school property. Exceptions allow use for health, academic, or instructional purposes. The policy must be posted online and include enforcement provisions. The Department of Education will report on the policy's impact on student discipline and mental health.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 140–61 · Feb 3
Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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102 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 3

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Dec 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Education (s) Hearing

History

May 6

House

Second consideration, with amendments

May 6

House

Re-referred to Appropriations

May 5

House

Removed from table