MassachusettsAn Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools
What it does
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 696) of Adam J. Scanlon for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the presence of students’ phones in schools and classrooms and their effect on educational outcomes and student mental health.
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Education.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Nov 17Accompanied a new draft, see H4745Latest
- Sep 15Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Jun 6Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Feb 27Senate concurred
- Feb 27Referred to the committee on EducationIntroduced