HB2964 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-CELL PHONE RESTRICTIONS
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-20.28  from Ch. 122, par. 10-20.28
105 ILCS 5/34-18.14  from Ch. 122, par. 34-18.14
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall establish appropriate rules and disciplinary procedures governing the use or possession of cellular radio telecommunication devices by a student, including rules that restrict the use of cellular radio telecommunication devices during instructional time (instead of providing that the school board may establish appropriate rules and disciplinary procedures governing the use or possession of cellular radio telecommunication devices by a student). Provides that a school board may create exceptions to these rules, including exceptions for school-based emergencies, individual student and family emergencies, and individualized education program and federal Section 504 plan accommodations and to allow for teacher discretion.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
2/06/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025HouseAssigned to Education Policy Committee
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee