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Committee advances amended bill limiting student device possession; amended SB78 passes 12-1
Senate Education and Career Development Committee · January 7, 2026
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Summary
After debate over medical exceptions and possession rules, the Senate Education committee adopted amendment #3 to SB78 and voted 12 to 1 to advance the amended bill. Members discussed locker-storage options and the need for clarifying language about medical-necessity exceptions.
The Senate Education and Career Development Committee voted to advance an amended Senate Bill 78 governing student possession of personal devices during the school day after considering amendment #3 addressing storage and medical-provider exceptions.
Committee members debated…
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