Indiana’s new law will ban student use of phones and wireless devices in classrooms from the upcoming fall, with limited exceptions allowed. School districts will need to establish policies regarding the prohibition and any permissible circumstances for device usage. The bill aims to enhance student engagement, behavior, and mental health. While wireless communication devices are generally prohibited during instructional time, educational use is allowed at teachers’ discretion, with emergency or health management exceptions. Students with individualized education programs may also use phones. Schools must publish their policies online, define exceptions, and outline disciplinary measures for violations once the law takes effect in July.
New Indiana law prohibits students from using cell phones in classrooms
Updated on April 4, 2024