HB2964 - 104th General Assembly

SCH CD-CELL PHONE RESTRICTIONS
Last Action

03/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

105 ILCS 5/10-20.28from Ch. 122, par. 10-20.28
105 ILCS 5/34-18.14from Ch. 122, par. 34-18.14
Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall establish appropriate rules and disciplinary procedures governing the use or possession of cellular radio telecommunication devices by a student, including rules that restrict the use of cellular radio telecommunication devices during instructional time (instead of providing that the school board may establish appropriate rules and disciplinary procedures governing the use or possession of cellular radio telecommunication devices by a student). Provides that a school board may create exceptions to these rules, including exceptions for school-based emergencies, individual student and family emergencies, and individualized education program and federal Section 504 plan accommodations and to allow for teacher discretion.
Actions

Date Chamber Action
02/06/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
02/06/2025 House First Reading
02/06/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
03/04/2025 House Assigned to Education Policy Committee
03/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee