Tennessee HB0932 amends school communication device policy to restrict student use during instructional time, with exceptions for emergencies, health.

Tennessee HB0932 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to establish a policy on wireless communication devices at schools. The policy generally prohibits students from using these devices during instructional time, except in emergencies, for health management, or when a teacher allows their use for educational purposes. It also allows teachers to withhold devices from noncompliant students. The policy applies to cellular telephones, tablet computers, laptop computers, and gaming devices.

Tennessee HB0932 amends school communication device policy to restrict student use during instructional time, with exceptions for emergencies, health.

Tennessee HB0932 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to establish a policy on wireless communication devices at schools. The policy generally prohibits students from using these devices during instructional time, except in emergencies, for health management, or when a teacher allows their use for educational purposes. It also allows teachers to withhold devices from noncompliant students. The policy applies to cellular telephones, tablet computers, laptop computers, and gaming devices.