Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 18: Education - As introduced, requires each local board of education and public charter school governing body to adopt a wireless communication policy that requires students to keep wireless communication devices turned off and stowed away during a classroom instructional day or during instructional time except in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Last action February 5, 2025: Recalled from Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 18 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on December 18, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As introduced, requires each local board of education and public charter school governing body to adopt a wireless communication policy that requires students to keep wireless communication devices turned off and stowed away during a classroom instructional day or during instructional time except in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Recalled from Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).