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SB 3960

Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 6, 2026.

SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE.

Bill ID IL-104-SB-3960
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Assignments
Senate in_committee 2026-02-06
Summary

Amends the School Code. Requires, on or before the 2027-2028 school year, each school board to adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that limits the use of wireless communication devices by students during instructional time to the greatest extent possible. Provides that the wireless communication device policy shall be developed in consultation with the parent-teacher advisory committee. Establishes exceptions for wireless communication device use during instructional time. Requires each school board to review its wireless communication device policy in consultation with the parent-teacher advisory committee at least once every 3 years and make any necessary and appropriate revisions to the policy. Provides that a school district shall publicly post the policy on its website. Provides that, if the school district does not operate a website, then the school district shall provide a copy of the policy to the parents or guardians of every student enrolled in the school district. Effective immediately.

Sponsor
Erica Harriss
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-06 Status in_committee
2026-02-06 Latest Action 2/06/2026 - Senate:
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