HB 2421 — Requiring School Districts To Prohibit The Use Of Personal Electronic Communication Devices During School Hours, Prohibiting Any Employee Of A School District From Using Social Media To Directly Communicate With Any Student For Official School P

HB 2421 is a proposed bill in Kansas that would require school districts to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours. It also prohibits school employees from using social media to communicate directly with students for official purposes and mandates that school districts report on the amount of screen time experienced by certain students during a typical school day. The bill aims to address concerns related to excessive screen time and its potential impact on student mental health and well-being.