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HB 163

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 8, 2026.

County Boards of Education - Student Technology Use Policy - Requirements.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-163
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Ways and Means
House of Delegates introduced 2026-05-08
Education
Summary

Requiring a county board of education to develop and adopt a policy on the use of personal electronic devices during school hours; requiring the policy to restrict or limit the use of personal electronic devices by students during school hours, except for any purpose documented in the student's education program or Section 504 plan, to monitor or address a student's health issue, or for certain educational purposes; and requiring the policy to be published on the county board's website and in student handbooks.

Sponsor
Delegate Wu
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-14 Status introduced
2026-05-08 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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