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Senator introduces RS 32029 to require districts to adopt 'distraction-free learning' policies; committee moves bill to print

2212463 · January 27, 2025
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Senator Craig Burns presented RS 32029, which would require Idaho school districts to assess mobile-device impacts and adopt a locally tailored policy promoting distraction-free learning; the committee moved the request to print by voice vote.

Senator Craig Burns, R–Meridian, told the Senate Education Committee he and Representative Petzke began conversations about limiting student mobile-device use nearly a year ago and are advancing a request to draft legislation labeled RS 32029. The request directs school districts to assess the impact of mobile-device use on students and adopt a policy that "promotes distraction free learning," while leaving the policy content to local districts.

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