A bill to require schools to have policies governing cell phones and other electronics in classrooms is poised for a vote Thursday that would send the bill to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk.
Whitmer endorsed the legislation almost a year ago in her State of the State address as an opportunity for bipartisan cooperation.
Now, it could be one of the first bills she signs in 2026. The legislation foregoes detailed requirements in favor of a broad mandate that schools adopt policies to generally prohibit students from having personal electronic devices out during class time.
There would be exceptions for medical reasons, instructional purposes and emergencies. A separate bill would require schools to adopt protocols for when and how students could use electronic devices during emergencies.
