Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee SB0018 mandates that local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies adopt a policy regarding the use of wireless communication devices for students in grades K-12, requiring devices to be turned off and stowed away during instructional time, with specific exceptions for educational use, health monitoring, or as outlined in individualized education programs. The bill affects all public school students and establishes a process for parental notification in emergencies. Key provisions include the definition of wireless communication devices and allowances for their use under certain circumstances.
Tennessee SB0018 mandates that local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies adopt a policy regarding the use of wireless communication devices for students in grades K-12, requiring devices to be turned off and stowed away during instructional time, with specific exceptions for educational use, health monitoring, or as outlined in individualized education programs. The bill affects all public school students and establishes a process for parental notification in emergencies. Key provisions include the definition of wireless communication devices and allowances for their use under certain circumstances.
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