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HB 289

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2025.

DOE; Cell Phone Use; Social Media Education; Minority Caucus Package.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-289
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee EDN, JHA, FIN
House in_committee 2025-01-21
Summary

Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

Sponsor
Garner M. Shimizu
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-21 Status in_committee
2025-01-21 Latest Action Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
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