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Senate bill would create device-free school days with medical and communication exceptions

Beacon Hill update show with Senator Jason Lewis · December 16, 2025

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Senator Lewis said the Senate recently passed legislation to create personal-device-free school days (unless devices are needed for instruction), include exceptions for medical or special-needs students, and require schools to provide a way for parents to contact students via the office.

Senator Jason Lewis described legislation the Senate passed to limit personal devices during the school day, aiming to reduce distraction and improve learning outcomes.

He said the bill would create personal-device-free zones for the school day unless the device is used for instruction. The text would include exceptions for medical reasons and for students with special needs, and would require schools to maintain procedures allowing parents or guardians to contact a child through the school office. Lewis said teachers and parents largely support the measure and that polling shows strong parental backing. He said the bill now awaits action in the House of Representatives.