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

SB 897: Students - As enacted, requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt a policy to prohibit students from using wireless communication devices during instructional time, except in certain circumstances; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 49.

In committee Last action April 4, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 103

Plain-language summary

SB 897 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Students - As enacted, requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt a policy to prohibit students from using wireless communication devices during instructional time, except in certain circumstances; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 49. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 103.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican).