HB 2259 — Requiring School Districts To Adopt Policies To Limit The Use Of Personal Electronic Communication Devices During School Hours And Requiring The State Board Of Education To Designate A Period Of Time For Social Media Awareness And Develop Goals
HB 2259 requires Kansas school districts to adopt policies limiting the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours. It also mandates the state board of education to designate a period of time for social media awareness and develop related goals and materials. The bill aims to address concerns about the mental health and well-being of students related to excessive social media and device use. The bill was introduced in the 2025-2026 legislative session and referred to the Committee on Education.
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