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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
school policies; internet; wireless devices
Purpose
Allows a student to use a wireless communication device during the school day when the device is used in the case of, rather than during, an emergency.
Background
Each school district governing board and charter school governing body must prescribe and enforce policies and procedures that govern student access to the internet that is provided by the school and that limit students' use of wireless communication devices during the school day. The policies and procedures adopted must allow students to use wireless communication devices when the use is: 1) for educational purposes as directed by the student's teacher; 2) during an emergency; and 3) necessary due to a student's medical condition. Additionally, the adopted policies must include procedures allowing for a student to contact the student's parent and the parent to contact the student during the school day (A.R.S. § 15-120.05).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Modifies the list of qualifying conditions which permit a student to use a wireless communication device during the school day by allowing a student to use a wireless communication device in the case of, rather than during, an emergency.
2. Makes technical changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 12, 2026
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