Bill to ban student cellphone use fails in ND Senate; House expected to take up issue Monday
A push to ban student cellphones statewide during the school day fell short in the North Dakota Senate this week, despite support from Governor Kelly Armstrong. The proposal, House Bill 1160, aimed to keep devices locked away from first bell to last. Supporters said it would boost academics and mental health—but critics argued local school boards should make that call. A more flexible version is still alive, with lawmakers debating how far the state should go in setting classroom rules.
HB 1160
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of student cellular telephone use during instructional time.
House Sponsors: Jonas (R, District 13), Longmuir (R, District 2), Nelson (R, District 14), Sanford (R, District 17),
Senate Sponsors:
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SB 2354
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district wireless communication device policies.
House Sponsors: Bosch (R, District 30), O’Brien (R, District 42),
Senate Sponsors: Axtman (R, District 7), Cleary (R, District 35), Sickler (R, District 17), Thomas (R, District 6),
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