Communication Devices in Schools
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2025 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning requiring the adoption of a policy regarding student communication devices in schools.
Bill Summary:
The act requires, on or before July 1, 2026, the Colorado school for the deaf and the blind, and each institute charter school, district charter school, and a local board of education for its schools that are not district charter schools, to adopt, implement, and post on its website a policy concerning student communication device possession and use during the school day. At a minimum, the policy must describe the prohibitions and exceptions, if any, regarding student communication device possession and use during the school day.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 25-1135, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 25-1135, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2025 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
46
AYE
16
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/11/2025 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
49
AYE
13
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 02/25/2025 | Third Reading | BILL |
49
AYE
16
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2025 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
1
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2025 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 04/30/2025 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 04/29/2025 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/29/2025 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/11/2025 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 04/06/2025 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 04/04/2025 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/03/2025 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/01/2025 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/04/2025 - No Amendments |
| 03/31/2025 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/26/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/27/2025 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education |
| 02/25/2025 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/24/2025 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/21/2025 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/19/2025 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/29/2025 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | 162 | Communication Devices in Schools |