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Board hears legislative briefing: Governor signs school cell‑phone law; DPI lunch funds and retiree‑rehire bill urged
Summary
District staff told the Stoughton Area School District Board on Nov. 3 that Gov. Tony Evers signed AB2 into law as the 2025 Wisconsin Act 42, which restricts personal device use during instructional time and requires school boards to adopt policies with listed exceptions.
District staff briefed the Stoughton Area School District Board on Nov. 3 about recent state legislative action and department guidance affecting schools.
The presenter said Gov. Tony Evers signed AB2 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 42, described in the briefing as a "cell phone act" that generally restricts cell phones and personal device usage during instructional time and requires school boards to adopt policies. The presenter listed several exceptions cited in the law, including perceived emergencies, healthcare needs, individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plans, and instances where a teacher deems a device necessary for instruction.…
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