Adds new GS 115C-76.100 (regulation of wireless communication devices) requiring governing bodies of public school units to establish a wireless communications policy prohibiting students from using, displaying, or having a wireless communication device turned on during instructional time, subject to certain exceptions. Permits student use of a wireless communication device during instructional time if authorized by the teacher for educational purposes or in the event of an emergency; as required by the student’s Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Plan; or as required to manage a student’s health care, in accordance with a documented medical condition. Authorizes confiscation of the wireless device and disciplinary measures for violations of the wireless communications policy. Requires schools to: (1) send the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) by September 1 a copy of their policy and (2) to provide DPI with a copy of the policy any time it is changed. Requires DPI to report the number of public school units in compliance with the act and the names of the those not in compliance to the named NCGA committee by October 1 of each year. Applies beginning with the 2025-26 school year.
STUDENT USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES.
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AN ACT TO REQUIRE REGULATION OF STUDENT USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME.Intro. by Lee, Burgin, Barnes.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Mar 6 2025)
Bill History:
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Wed, 5 Feb 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 6 Feb 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Thu, 6 Feb 2025 Senate: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Feb 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Mon, 3 Mar 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Tue, 4 Mar 2025 Senate: Amend Tabled A1(link is external)
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Tue, 4 Mar 2025 Senate: Amend Tabled A2(link is external)
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Tue, 4 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 2nd Reading(link is external)
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Tue, 4 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 3rd Reading(link is external)
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Wed, 5 Mar 2025 Senate: Regular Message Sent To House(link is external)
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Wed, 5 Mar 2025 House: Regular Message Received From Senate(link is external)
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Thu, 6 Mar 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
S 55
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