Oregon legislation · 2025 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB2251: Relating to student use of personal electronic devices.
Status: Failed, June 27, 2025
Digest: Requires school districts to have a policy that does not allow students to use cell phones and similar devices. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Directs school districts to adopt a policy that prohibits the use of student personal electronic devices.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, April 10, 2025:
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2025 Regular Session HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL 2251 By COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION April On page 1 of the printed bill, delete lines 4 through 30 and delete page 2 and insert: "SECTION 1. ORS 336.840 is amended to read: "336.840. [(1) As used in this section, 'independent communication' means communication that does not require assistance or interpretation by an individual who is not part of the communication but that may require the use or assistance of an electronic device.] "[(2) Each district school board shall adopt policies for the use of personal electronic devices in the schools of the school district as provided by this section.] "[(3) A district school board shall adopt a policy for the use of personal electronic devices that support academic activities and independent communications. The policy must provide that:] "[(a) Students may be allowed to use personal electronic devices that support academic activities and independent communications.] "[(b) Unless otherwise specifically prohibited by the policy, students may not be denied the opportunity to use a personal electronic device that supports academic activities and independent communications.] "[(4) If a school district implements a curriculum that uses technology, the district school board shall adopt a policy that provides that:] "[(a) Students may be allowed, but are not required, to use their own personal electronic …
Sponsors
- Kimberly Wallan (R, 6) · primary sponsor
- Lisa Reynolds (D, 17) · primary sponsor
- Benjamin Bowman (D, 25)
- Emerson Levy (D, 53)
- Emily McIntire (R, 56)
- Gerald Wright (R, 9)
- Hoa Nguyen (D, 48)
- April Dobson (D, 39) · primary sponsor
- Lisa Fragala (D, 8)
- Lesly Muñoz (D, 22)
- Julianne Fahey (D, 14)
- Nathan Sosa (D, 30)
Latest actions
- : In committee upon adjournment.
- : Work Session held.
- : Public Hearing held.
- : Referred to Education.
- : First reading. Referred to President's desk.
- : Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl, Hartman.
- : Third reading. Carried by Wallan. Passed.
- : Second reading.
- : Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
- : Work Session held.
Votes
- Third reading. Carried by Wallan. Passed. (April 15, 2025): 36 yea, 21 nay, passed
- HED Committee Vote (April 7, 2025): 7 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Education
Common questions
- What is HB2251?
- HB2251 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2025 Legislative Measures): Relating to student use of personal electronic devices.
- What does HB2251 do?
- Digest: Requires school districts to have a policy that does not allow students to use cell phones and similar devices. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Directs school districts to adopt a policy that prohibits the use of student personal electronic devices.
- What is the status of HB2251?
- Failed as of June 27, 2025. Latest action: In committee upon adjournment. (June 27, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB2251?
- Kimberly Wallan (R, 6), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2251?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/2251
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