MD SB79 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-16 - Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring a county board of education to develop and adopt a policy on the use of personal electronic devices during school hours; requiring the policy to restrict or limit the use of personal electronic devices by students during school hours, except for any purpose documented in the student's education program or Section 504 plan, to monitor or address a student's health issue, or for certain educational purposes; requiring the policy to be published on the county board's website and in student handbooks; etc.

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Title

County Boards of Education - Student Technology Use Policy - Requirements

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2026-01-16SenateHearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
2026-01-16SenateHearing canceled
2026-01-16SenateHearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-01-14SenateFirst Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
2025-10-02SenatePre-filed

Same As/Similar To

HB163 (Crossfiled) 2026-01-22 - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Education7137(n/a)See Bill Text

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