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Amends the School Code. Provides that, on or before the 2026-2027 school year, each school board shall adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time, except as otherwise provided; and (2) includes guidance for secure and accessible storage of wireless devices during instructional time. Provides that the policy may not prohibit a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time: (1) when a teacher or instructor has authorized the student to use a wireless communication device for educational purposes; (2) in an emergency or in response to an imminent threat to the health or safety of an individual; (3) when a licensed physician determines that the possession or use of a wireless communication device is necessary for the health or well-being of the student; or (4) to fulfill an Individualized Education Plan or a Section 504 plan developed under Section 504; or (5) when the wireless communication device is necessary for students who are English learners to access learning materials. Prohibits a district from enforcing the policy through fees, fines, the deployment of a School Resource Officer, or local law enforcement officer. Requires each school board to review the effectiveness of its wireless communication device policy at least every 3 years.
Introduced
Apr 9, 2025
Last Action
Mar 12, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
2 primary · 29 co
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Education Policy Committee; by Voice Vote
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 010-001-001
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michelle Mussman
Arrived in House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Do Pass as Amended Education; 014-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Assigned to Education
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
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House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
Laura M. Murphy
Julie A. Morrison
Michael W. Halpin
Mike Simmons
Mark L. Walker
Martha Deuter
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Camille Y. Lilly
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
David Koehler
Kimberly A. Lightford
Li Arellano, Jr.