Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

105 ILCS 5/10-20.28

from Ch. 122, par. 10-20.28

105 ILCS 5/10-20.28a new

105 ILCS 5/34-18.14

from Ch. 122, par. 34-18.14

105 ILCS 5/34-18.14a new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that, no later than August 1, 2025, all school boards shall adopt a policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using personal wireless communication devices during instructional time; and (2) prevents student access to social media platforms through the use of Internet access provided by a school district. Allows a school board to prohibit student use of personal wireless communication devices during instructional time through any method it deems appropriate. Requires a school board to create exceptions to the policy for students to use wireless communication devices for certain reasons, and allows a school board to create other exceptions. Requires a school board to impose appropriate discipline or other sanctions against any student who violates these provisions. Requires a school district to post the policy publicly on its website. Allows the State Board of Education to adopt any rules that are necessary for the administration of the provisions. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
2/6/2025	Senate	First Reading
2/6/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments

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