Signed by Governor Spencer Cox

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits phone usage during school hours in Utah.

Highlights:

• Prohibits students from using a cellphone, smart watch, or emerging technology at school during school hours (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes an establishment of a policy allowing students to utilize a cellphone, smartwatch, or other technology in certain circumstances or emergencies (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes parents or guardians to request an accommodation for their student to briefly use their cellphone or other device in a specific area during non-instructional time (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes schools to impose additional restrictions (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that this Act takes effect July 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits phone usage during school hours in Utah.

Highlights:

• Prohibits students from using a cellphone, smart watch, or emerging technology at school during school hours (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes an establishment of a policy allowing students to utilize a cellphone, smartwatch, or other technology in certain circumstances or emergencies (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes parents or guardians to request an accommodation for their student to briefly use their cellphone or other device in a specific area during non-instructional time (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes schools to impose additional restrictions (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that this Act takes effect July 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text