Utah SB0069 revises school device policies to allow student use of cellphones and smart watches under specific circumstances.

Utah SB0069 revises the rules on student use of cellphones, smart watches, and emerging technologies in schools. The bill changes the default standard from prohibiting device use during instructional time to prohibiting use during the entire school day. Local education agencies may establish policies allowing device use in specific situations, such as responding to health or safety threats, school-wide emergencies, or for medical needs. The bill also defines terms like "cellphone," "smart watch," and "emerging technology," clarifying which devices are covered.

Utah SB0069 revises school device policies to allow student use of cellphones and smart watches under specific circumstances.

Utah SB0069 revises the rules on student use of cellphones, smart watches, and emerging technologies in schools. The bill changes the default standard from prohibiting device use during instructional time to prohibiting use during the entire school day. Local education agencies may establish policies allowing device use in specific situations, such as responding to health or safety threats, school-wide emergencies, or for medical needs. The bill also defines terms like "cellphone," "smart watch," and "emerging technology," clarifying which devices are covered.