HB 1034

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Department Of Education (Doe) And Secretary Of Education Schools; Charter Schools Schools; Generally Technology; Communication (Including Internet, Phone Lines, Print Media, Radio, And Television) Technology; Computers, Cell Phones, And Devices Technology; Cyber Security, Data Privacy, And Identity Theft

Abstract

Amends the definition of "wireless communication device." Requires each school corporation and charter school to adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using or possessing a wireless communication device during the school day; (2) requires teacher directed use of a wireless communication device for educational purposes during the school day to occur only on school supplied wireless communication devices; and (3) mandates the use of a no device policy or a secure storage policy. Creates certain exceptions to a wireless communication device policy. Requires the department of education to publish model policy language and implementation guidance.