HB 1009

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: enacted. Latest action: December 31, 2026.

Education; enact policies and procedures for use of personal electronic devices at school and school sponsored events by students in grades nine through twelve; require local school systems.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1009
Session 1033
Status enacted
Committee Education | Children and Families
House enacted 2026-12-31
Education
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems and public schools to enact policies and procedures for use of personal electronic devices at school and school sponsored events by students in grades nine through twelve; to revise provisions relative to permissible student use of personal electronic devices; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Hilton, Scott
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-16 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-12-31 Status enacted
2026-12-31 Latest Action Effective Date
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