Maryland House Bill 755: County Boards of Education - Student Personal Electronic Device Use Policy - Establishment (Phones Away for the School Day Act)

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Requiring each county board of education to develop and implement, not later than the 2026-2027 school year, a policy prohibiting the use of a personal electronic device by a student during school day hours; providing the policy may not prohibit a student from using a personal electronic device for any purpose related to an individualized program or 504 plan; providing that any disciplinary measures adopted as part of the policy may not include suspension or expulsion solely for violation of the policy; etc.

Latest action

Withdrawn by Sponsor (2026-02-23)

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