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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrell Haile | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 103
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Calendar Committee; Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/26/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction