Maryland House Bill 163: County Boards of Education - Student Technology Use Policy - Requirements

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Requiring a county board of education to develop and adopt a policy on the use of personal electronic devices during school hours; requiring the policy to restrict or limit the use of personal electronic devices by students during school hours, except for any purpose documented in the student's education program or Section 504 plan, to monitor or address a student's health issue, or for certain educational purposes; and requiring the policy to be published on the county board's website and in student handbooks.

Latest action

Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (2026-01-22)

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