SB 1481 - Gannon, Elaine
Requires school districts and charter schools to promulgate a written policy regarding student possession and use of cellular phones
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5954S.01I
Title
SB 1481
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2024
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Select Committee on Empowering Missouri Parents and Children Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1481 - This act requires all public school districts and public charter schools to promulgate a written policy regarding student possession and use of cellular phones by July 1, 2025. Such a policy shall address the possession of cellular phones on school property or at school functions and the use of cellular phones during instructional time. The act outlines certain provisions that may be included in such a policy, including provisions regarding the use of cellular phones for educational purposes and the designation of an area where cellular phones may be permitted to be used. The policy may provide that a student who possesses or uses a cellular phone in violation of the policy may be subject to disciplinary action.
OLIVIA SHANNON