Amends GS 115C-76.100 to add “smart watches” to list of wireless communication devices and to provide that students are prohibited from using wireless communication devices at any time on school premises (K-8th grade) or at any point during the school day for 9th-12th grade (was, during instructional time). Permits exception for use required by Statewide Testing Program for 9th and 12th grade.

Removes provision allowing student use of wireless communication devices with teacher authorization for educational purposes or in an emergency.

Appropriates $100,000 for 2026-27 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction to support implementation of GS 115C-76.100 as amended.

Effective July 1, 2026.