H696
An Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission to study the impact of cell phones in schools and classrooms on student learning and mental health. The commission will include members of the Massachusetts General Court and will investigate the current use of phones in schools. The goal is to gather data and recommendations regarding policies related to cell phone use within the educational environment.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to investigate phone use in schools.
- The commission will assess the effects on educational outcomes.
- The commission will examine the impact on student mental health.
- Commission members will include representatives from the General Court.
- The commission will gather data on current phone usage.
- The commission will make recommendations for policy changes.
Who is affected
- Students
- School administrators
- Teachers
- The Massachusetts General Court
- School districts
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill H.696 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools
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. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.696
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4745 |
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