2025 Regular SessionWest Virginia Legislature

SB672: Limiting student use of cell phones in K-12 classrooms

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to require students in K through 12 to deposit their mobile phones in a secure container during instructional time; providing exceptions for students who may have a need for their mobile device (for example, students with diabetes or other medical conditions who require access to their cell phone for medical purposes) or have permission from a teacher to use the mobile device for educational purposes.

Bill History

3/4/2025
Filed for introduction
Senate
3/4/2025
To Education
Senate
3/4/2025
Introduced in Senate
Senate
3/4/2025
To Education
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/4/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Education(Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 2
Democrat: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/19708.5 KB