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HB 1034STATE · IndianaIntroduced

Student cellular telephone use.

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.

Voted 1/8/2026

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  1. 1/8/2026Representatives Commons, Smith H added as coauthors
  2. 12/1/2025First reading: referred to Committee on Education
  3. 12/1/2025Coauthored by Representative McGuire
  4. 12/1/2025Authored by Representative Teshka