SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE House SponsorsRep. Michelle Mussman-Fred Crespo-Tracy Katz Muhl-Margaret Croke, Janet Yang Rohr and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 105 ILCS 5/10-20.88 new105 ILCS 5/27A-5-3 new105 ILCS 5/34-18.88 new 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. 2/7/2025HouseFiled 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