ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

Senate: ATT DP 8-1-1-0 | Third Read 27-0-3-0

 House: ED DP 6-2-1-3

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SB 1811: school policies; internet; wireless devices

Sponsor: Senator Gowan, LD 19

Caucus & COW

Overview

Requires the policy of a school district governing board (governing board) or charter school governing body (governing body) to limit student use of wireless communication devices to allow students to use the devices in the case of, rather than during, an emergency.

History

Each governing board and governing body must prescribe and enforce policies and procedures that: 1) govern student access to the internet as provided by the school; and 2) limit the use of wireless communication devices by students during the school day. The policies and procedures to limit student use of wireless communication devices during the school day must allow students to use the devices: 1) for educational purposes, as directed by the student's teacher; 2) during an emergency; or 3) if the student needs the device because the student has a medical condition. This policy must also include procedures for a parent to contact their student, and for a student to contact their parent, during the school day (A.R.S. § 15-120.05).

Provisions

1.   Specifies a governing board or governing body policy to limit the use of wireless communication devices by students during the school day must allow students to use the devices in the case of, rather than during, an emergency.

2.   Makes a technical change.

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6.   Initials CH/JD                 SB 1811

7.   3/25/2026  Page 0 Caucus & COW

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