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Senators advance school cell‑phone policy bill after committee work and student testimony
Summary
LB140, a bill addressing cell‑phone use during instructional time, was advanced to engrossing after supporters said committee hearings and student testimony shaped a committee amendment; sponsors and committee members noted most Nebraska districts already have policies but that the bill clarifies state standards and exceptions.
Legislators voted to advance Legislative Bill 140 to engrossing after floor debate that highlighted committee hearings, student testimony and district experience with cell‑phone policies.
Sponsor and committee process: The motion to advance LB 140 to E & R was made on the floor by Senator Grama and supported by Senator Conrad, who described the education committee’s hearing and local polling of…
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