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HB 755

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: April 24, 2026.

County Boards of Education - Student Personal Electronic Device Use Policy - Establishment (Phones Away for the School Day Act).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-755
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Ways and Means
House of Delegates introduced 2026-04-24
Education
Summary

Requiring each county board of education to develop and implement, not later than the 2026-2027 school year, a policy prohibiting the use of a personal electronic device by a student during school day hours; providing the policy may not prohibit a student from using a personal electronic device for any purpose related to an individualized program or 504 plan; providing that any disciplinary measures adopted as part of the policy may not include suspension or expulsion solely for violation of the policy; etc.

Sponsor
Delegate Wolek
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-04 Status introduced
2026-04-24 Latest Action In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means; Withdrawn
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