2025-2026 Regular SessionSouth Carolina Legislature

S0065: Electronic Communication Device in the Classroom

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-63-280, Relating To Wireless Electronic Communication Devices And The Adoption Of Policies Addressing Student And Employee Possession, So As To Prohibit The Use Of A Personal Wireless Electronic Communication Device In Classrooms During Periods Of Academic Instruction.

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Bill History

12/11/2024
Prefiled
Senate
12/11/2024
Referred to Committee on Education
Senate
1/14/2025
Introduced and read first time
Senate
1/14/2025
Referred to Committee on Education
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(12/11/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Education(Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 2

Primary Sponsor

Greg Hembree
Greg Hembree
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text12/11/20248.3 KB