Governor’s office release (edited)
05/01/25
Governor Kim Reynolds signed an Act relating to electronic devices in schools, including student access during instructional hours and school safety plans and including effective date provisions.
In a release from her office, the governor said, “The data tells us Gen Z spends six hours per day on their phones. 72% of high school teachers say cell phone distractions are a major problem in the classroom…these changes will not only improve the learning environment for students, but the social interactions they have with each other and their teachers.”
The new law prohibits cell phones during instructional time and includes common-sense exceptions to accommodate students with disabilities, English language learners, and those with individual education plans.
The bill is effective upon enactment.