The bill, which passed in March of 2026, prohibits school districts and school employees from using social media to communicate with students for official school purposes. It also bars districts from requiring students to use social media for any assignment or extracurricular activity.
There is some flexibility, as the law allows school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to approve a social media platform for official school business.
On the device side, students are prohibited from using personal electronic devices during the school day while on school grounds. Students who need to reach a parent or guardian can do so using a school phone. And schools are not liable for damage to, or storage of, personal devices brought to school.
There are exceptions to the bell-to-bell ban. A device is allowed if it's required for a student's individualized education program or 504 plan,
or if a physician approves it as a medical necessity. The law also does not apply to technology the district issues to students.
School districts must notify the state school board of their adopted policies and procedures by September 1st.
