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SB 159

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School technology plans and policies.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Jan 28, 2026
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Spencer Deery· author

Summary

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Requires school corporations and charter schools (schools) to include in the school's technology plan a description of the school's plan to: (1) ensure the appropriate use of technological devices in schools; and (2) enable parents of students to exercise control over a student's technological devices while the student is not in school or engaged in virtual instruction or remote learning. Not later than January 1, 2027, requires a school to include in the school's Internet use policy a provision that enables the parent of a student to increase the strength of certain filters, block access to websites or content, and limit the use of certain devices. Creates an exemption from the Internet use policy requirement. Requires a school to include in the school's wireless communication device policy a provision that prohibits a student from using school supplied technological devices for a noneducational purpose during instructional time.

Subjects

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LAW; GenerallySCHOOLS; Charter SchoolsSCHOOLS; DisciplineSCHOOLS; Pupils (Other than Disciplinary Matters)TECHNOLOGY; Communication (Including Internet, Phone Lines, Print Media, Radio, and Television)TECHNOLOGY; Computers, Cell Phones, and Devices

Co-sponsors (3)

Tyler Johnson · author
Stacey Donato · author
Jake Teshka · sponsor

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