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Senate committee advances draft ‘distraction-free learning’ bill to print after discussion
Summary
Committee considered RS 32029, a draft requiring districts to assess mobile device impact and adopt local policies; the committee voted to print the RS following questions about implementation and student exemptions.
Senators reviewed RS 32029, a proposed bill that would require Idaho school districts to assess the impact of mobile electronic devices on students and develop a policy that “promotes distraction-free learning.” The draft does not mandate a single statewide approach but would require districts to adopt a policy by the end of the year.
Senator Craig Berndt, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the approach preserves local control. “This legislation … doesn't…
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