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LD 1234

An Act To Ban Cellular Telephones From Public School Classrooms

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dick Campbell

LD 1234 bans or heavily restricts cell phones in public school classrooms and requires districts to adopt device-use policies, affecting students, families, and staff.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 1234

Summary — LD 1234: An Act To Ban Cellular Telephones From Public School Classrooms

Bill number: LD 1234
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Introduced: March 25, 2025
Status: Signed by Governor (June 9, 2025)
Committee amendment adopted: Committee Amendment "A" (H‑317)

Purpose

LD 1234 seeks to restrict the presence and/or use of cellular telephones in public school classrooms. The bill’s stated intent is to remove or limit personal cellular device distractions during instructional time by requiring schools to adopt rules governing their use.

Key provisions (based on available documents)

  • Establishes a ban or specified restrictions on cellular telephones in public school classrooms (title and legislative actions indicate a classroom ban).
  • Requires local school administrative units (school districts) to adopt a policy related to the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. (Fiscal notes reference costs tied to adopting such a policy.)
  • The enacted bill was amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H‑317) prior to final passage; the public summary and fiscal notes reflect the bill as amended, but the full text of the amendment is not included in the provided materials.

Who is affected

  • Students: primary subjects of the ban/restrictions in classrooms.
  • Families/Guardians: may be affected by changes in permitted device use and communication protocols.
  • Teachers and school staff: responsible for implementing and enforcing the classroom device policy.
  • Local school administrative units (districts): required to adopt and administer the policy; responsible for compliance, training, and any local procedures.

Fiscal impact

  • Two fiscal notes (approved 05/20/25 and 05/30/25) conclude a minor cost increase to local school administrative units associated with adopting required policies.
  • These additional costs are expected to be absorbable within existing budgeted resources (no state-level appropriation noted).

Legislative timeline / procedural highlights

  • 03/25/2025: Referred to Education and Cultural Affairs.
  • 05/02/2025: Work session held; committee issued a divided report.
  • 05/29/2025: Committee Amendment "A" (H‑317) adopted; Majority Ought to Pass as Amended reports accepted in both chambers.
  • 06/02/2025: Passed to be enacted (concurrence).
  • 06/09/2025: Signed by the Governor — bill enacted.

Notes and limitations

  • The provided documents include fiscal notes and legislative actions but do not include the full enrolled/engrossed bill text or the exact language of Committee Amendment "A." Specifics such as the scope of the ban, exceptions (e.g., medical needs, instructional use), disciplinary measures, or implementation deadlines are not available in the materials supplied. For operational details, consult the final enrolled bill text or state Department of Education guidance following enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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