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SB 79

Maryland - Session 2026

Senate introduced 2026-04-10
Education
Bill Details

Title: County Boards of Education - Student Technology Use Policy - Requirements

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; requiring the policy to be published on the county board's website and in student handbooks; etc.

Sponsor
Senator Benson
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-14 Status introduced
2026-04-10 Latest Action In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
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