Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee HB0419 mandates that, starting in the 2025-2026 school year, local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools prohibit students from using electronic devices during the school day, with specific exceptions for devices provided by the school, authorized use, or for students with disabilities. The bill requires each LEA and charter school to develop a policy that may include bans on certain devices, exceptions for emergencies, and a process for notifying parents in emergencies. Policies must be submitted to the Department of Education by July 31, 2025.
Tennessee HB0419 mandates that, starting in the 2025-2026 school year, local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools prohibit students from using electronic devices during the school day, with specific exceptions for devices provided by the school, authorized use, or for students with disabilities. The bill requires each LEA and charter school to develop a policy that may include bans on certain devices, exceptions for emergencies, and a process for notifying parents in emergencies. Policies must be submitted to the Department of Education by July 31, 2025.
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