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SB 159

Indiana - Session 2026

Senate failed 2026-01-27
Bill Details

Title: School technology plans and policies.

Summary

Requires school corporations and charter schools (schools) to include in the school's technology plan a description of the school's plan to: (1) ensure the appropriate use of technological devices in schools; and (2) enable parents of students to exercise control over a student's technological devices while the student is not in school or engaged in virtual instruction or remote learning. Not later than January 1, 2027, requires a school to include in the school's Internet use policy a provision that enables the parent of a student to increase the strength of certain filters, block access to websites or content, and limit the use of certain devices. Creates an exemption from the Internet use policy requirement. Requires a school to include in the school's wireless communication device policy a provision that prohibits a student from using school supplied technological devices for a noneducational purpose during instructional time.

Sponsor
Spencer Deery
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-27 Status failed
2026-01-27 Latest Action Referred to the House
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