Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S335: An Act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth
Status: In committee, July 10, 2025
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as amended by section 2 of chapter 118 of the acts of 2024, is hereby further amended by adding the following 2 sections:- Section 101. Each public school shall have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on school grounds and during school-sponsored activities to reduce distractions, maintain environments focused on learning and protect the privacy and safety of students and staff. Each public school shall notify the parents or guardians of all students attending the school of the policy. The policy shall include, but not be limited to, a prohibition on physical access to a personal electronic device by students during the school day as defined by the board of elementary and secondary education pursuant to section 1G of chapter 69 unless: (i) authorized by a school administrator to address the needs of an individual student; (ii) when used in accordance with an individualized education program or an education plan implemented pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.; or (iii) during an emergency. For the purposes of this section, a “personal electronic device” shall mean a smart phone, mobile phone, tablet, computer, smartwatch or other electronic device not owned or provided to a student by a public school that is …
Sponsors
- Julian Cyr (D, Cape and Islands) · primary sponsor
- Campbell, Andrea Joy (D)
- Nick Collins (D, First Suffolk)
- Barry Finegold (D)
- Mike Connolly (D, 26th Middlesex)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a new draft, see S2549
- : Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Education
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is S335?
- S335 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth.
- What is the status of S335?
- In committee as of July 10, 2025. Latest action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2549 (July 10, 2025).
- Who sponsored S335?
- Julian Cyr (D, Cape and Islands), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S335?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S335
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