Legislative record

HB 2563STATE · HawaiiIn Committee

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours, except for instructional purposes, to begin in the 2027-2028 school year.

Voted 2/12/2026

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/12/2026The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  2. 2/10/2026Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 02-12-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  3. 2/2/2026Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 6
  4. 1/28/2026Introduced and Pass First Reading.