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Committee backs extending bell‑to‑bell device policy to high schools after testimony about bullying and classroom disruption
Summary
HB1009 would require high schools to adopt a bell‑to‑bell personal device policy (policy in place by Jan., effective July 1, 2027). Sponsors cited teacher surveys and a parent's account of cyberbullying tied to a student's death; committee approved the bill by voice vote.
Representative Hilton presented HB1009 (LC492527), proposing to extend a 'bell‑to‑bell' personal device policy to high schools, similar to an earlier law for lower grades. Hilton said the measure gives schools time to prepare — policy in place by January, effective July 1, 2027 — and excludes dual enrollment and off‑campus work‑based…
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