This bill requires all public schools in Colorado, including district and institute charter schools, to adopt and implement a policy by July 1, 2026, that outlines rules for student possession and use of communication devices (like cell phones) during the school day. Each policy must at least specify any prohibitions and exceptions related to device use.
Summary
The bill requires, on or before July 1, 2026, each institute charter
school, district charter school, and a local board of education for its schools that are not district charter schools to adopt and implement a policy concerning student communication device possession and use during the school day. At a minimum, the policy must describe the prohibitions, if any, and exceptions, if any, regarding student communication device possession and use during the school day.