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SF 35

School district-cell phone and smart watch policies.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Evie Brennan and 10 co-sponsors

Wyoming establishes uniform school district policies limiting student cell phone and smart watch use during instructional time statewide.

S President Signed SEA No. 0046
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Bill Summary · SF 35

Legislative bill overview

SF 35 establishes statewide policies governing how Wyoming school districts can regulate student use of cell phones and smart watches during school hours. The bill sets parameters for when and how schools may restrict these devices, likely standardizing rules that previously varied by district.

Why is this important

Student device policies directly affect classroom management, academic focus, and student-parent communication. Statewide standards prevent confusion for families moving between districts and address growing concerns about classroom distraction and mental health impacts of constant connectivity during the school day.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental communication concerns: Parents may resist restrictions that limit their ability to contact children during emergencies or the school day
  • Classroom management philosophy: Disagreement over whether device restrictions improve learning outcomes or represent overreach into student autonomy
  • Implementation equity: Challenges ensuring consistent enforcement across districts with different resources and may disproportionately affect students with legitimate medical needs (diabetes monitoring, anxiety management, etc.)

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

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