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- 4/22/25
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Overview: The Michigan Senate Education Committee recently engaged in a discussion on Senate Bill 234, which proposes that all public school districts in the state develop and implement cell phone policies aimed at reducing student distractions during school hours. This bill, if enacted, would offer school districts the flexibility to create tailored policies appropriate for their specific needs while mandating that all districts address the issue of cell phone use.
- MI
- N/A.
- 4/22/25
- 19 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Michigan Senate Education Committee recently deliberated on Senate Bill 234, which proposes requiring all public school districts in Michigan to adopt policies aimed at minimizing student cell phone usage and distractions during school hours. The bill, introduced with collaboration from the governor’s office and the Michigan Department of Education, emphasizes local flexibility, allowing school districts to tailor policies to their unique needs while mandating the implementation of such policies by the 2025-2026 school year.
- MI
- N/A.
- 4/22/25
- 19 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Michigan Senate Education Committee discussed Senate Bill 234, a proposed legislation mandating that public school districts implement flexible cell phone policies aimed at reducing classroom distractions. The bill would empower local school boards to create tailored policies while ensuring exceptions for emergencies, medical needs, and individualized education programs.
