District solicitor briefs board on proposed Senate Bill 1014 to ban student cellphones
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Solicitor Mr. Repack told the board Senate Bill 1014 is advancing and would impose a cell-phone ban in schools (with medical exceptions) potentially for the 2027–28 school year; he said the district will monitor legislative changes and funding implications.
Solicitor Mister Repack updated the Kiski Area School District board on pending state legislation. He said Senate Bill 1014, if enacted in its current form, would create a student cell-phone ban for schools with limited medical exceptions and could apply beginning in the 2027–28 school year.
Repack advised the board that local school districts traditionally retain local control over school operations but that the bill's language would direct a statewide ban if passed. He also noted practical questions the district will monitor, including whether the legislation would be accompanied by state funding to help districts implement such a policy.
The solicitor said the senate had passed its version and the bill is now in the House where amendments are possible; the district will continue to track developments and report back to the board.