H 4745
An Act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth
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Bill overview
This bill aims to promote safe technology use and create distraction-free learning environments in Massachusetts schools. It establishes definitions for ‘personal electronic device’ and ‘school day,’ and directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop guidance and a model policy for schools regarding the use of these devices on school grounds. The bill also mandates that districts develop and implement policies regarding social media use and education for students.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘personal electronic device’ and ‘school day’ for the purpose of the bill.
- Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create guidance and a model policy for schools regarding technology use.
- Mandates districts to develop policies prohibiting personal electronic devices during the school day and school-sponsored activities.
- Requires districts to provide a method for parents to contact students during the school day.
- Addresses potential accommodations for students with IEPs or 504 plans regarding technology use.
- Includes provisions to prevent inequitable discipline related to technology use policies.
- Requires districts to file their device use policies with the department by September 1st.
- Establishes a pilot program to explore technological solutions for limiting device use in schools.
Who is affected
- Students
- School Districts
- Public Schools
- Parents/Guardians
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Alice Hanlon Peisch
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Carole A. Fiola
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An Act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4745
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Education |
| 11/17/2025 | House | New draft of H549, H574, H666, H696, H715 and H720 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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