Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Department of Education; Phones; Related Devices; Ban
Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours, except for instructional purposes, to begin in the 2027-2028 school year.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-12 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-12 | Latest Action | The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1079 HD1 SD1 | DHS; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Trauma-informed Care; Child Welfare Services; Assessment; Training; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1320 HD1 SD1 | UH; Higher Education; Graduate Outcomes; Reports; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1574 HD2 | Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Healthcare Professionals; Minimum Service Requirements | in_committee |
| HB 1676 HD1 | Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Artificial Intelligence; Task Force; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1840 HD2 | DOE; HTSB; Charter Schools; Emergency Hires; Rules; UH; Graduation Goal Report; Training | in_committee |
| HB 1888 HD3 | DOE; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment | in_committee |
| HB 1890 HD3 | Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases; Retention Bonuses; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1891 HD1 | Department of Education; Dyslexia Screening; Universal Screening; Evidence-based Interventions; Teacher Professional Development; Appropriation | in_committee |