HB3488 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-20.88 new  
105 ILCS 5/27A-5-3 new  
105 ILCS 5/34-18.88 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that, on or before the 2026-2027 school year, each school board shall adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time, except as otherwise provided; and (2) includes guidance for secure and accessible storage of wireless devices during instructional time. Provides that the policy may not prohibit a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time: (1) when a teacher or instructor has authorized the student to use a wireless communication device for educational purposes; (2) in an emergency or in response to an imminent threat to the health or safety of an individual; (3) when a licensed physician determines that the possession or use of a wireless communication device is necessary for the health or well-being of the student; or (4) to fulfill an Individualized Education Plan or a Section 504 plan developed under Section 504; or (5) when the wireless communication device is necessary for students who are English learners to access learning materials. Prohibits a district from enforcing the policy through fees, fines, the deployment of a School Resource Officer, or local law enforcement officer. Requires each school board to review the effectiveness of its wireless communication device policy at least every 3 years.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/20/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
2/20/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
2/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
2/25/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Education Policy Committee
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz