Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires school district boards of education to adopt a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Requires school district boards of education to adopt a bell-to-bell cell phone and personal electronic device ban in schools in Oklahoma beginning with the 2025-2026 school year (Sec. 1).

• Defines “bell to bell” as the time between the first bell ringing at the start of the school day to begin instructional time until the dismissal bell at the end of the school day to end instructional time (Sec. 1).

• Defines “personal electronic device” as a personal device capable of connecting to a smartphone, the Internet, or a cellular or Wi-F network, or directly connecting to another similar device. Personal electronic devices include, but are not limited to, smart watches, smart headphones, laptops, tablets, and smart glasses (Sec. 1).

• Exempts school-issued or school-approved devices that are specifically limited for use in classroom instruction (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires school district boards of education to adopt a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Requires school district boards of education to adopt a bell-to-bell cell phone and personal electronic device ban in schools in Oklahoma beginning with the 2025-2026 school year (Sec. 1).

• Defines “bell to bell” as the time between the first bell ringing at the start of the school day to begin instructional time until the dismissal bell at the end of the school day to end instructional time (Sec. 1).

• Defines “personal electronic device” as a personal device capable of connecting to a smartphone, the Internet, or a cellular or Wi-F network, or directly connecting to another similar device. Personal electronic devices include, but are not limited to, smart watches, smart headphones, laptops, tablets, and smart glasses (Sec. 1).

• Exempts school-issued or school-approved devices that are specifically limited for use in classroom instruction (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text