IN HB 1034
died on adjournmentStudent cellular telephone use.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower
Quick answers
Did IN HB 1034 pass?
No. IN HB 1034 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-08): Representatives Commons, Smith H added as coauthors
What is IN HB 1034 about?
Amends the definition of "wireless communication device." Requires each school corporation and charter school to adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using or possessing a wireless communication device during the school day; (2) requires teacher directed use of a wireless communication device for educational purposes during the school day to occur only on school supplied wireless communication devices; and (3) mandates the use of a no device policy or a secure storage policy. Creates certain exceptions to a wireless communication device policy. Requires the department of education to publish model policy language and implementation guidance.
Who sponsors IN HB 1034?
Jake Teshka is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1034, joined by 3 cosponsors.
Description
Amends the definition of "wireless communication device." Requires each school corporation and charter school to adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using or possessing a wireless communication device during the school day; (2) requires teacher directed use of a wireless communication device for educational purposes during the school day to occur only on school supplied wireless communication devices; and (3) mandates the use of a no device policy or a secure storage policy. Creates certain exceptions to a wireless communication device policy. Requires the department of education to publish model policy language and implementation guidance.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-08 — Representatives Commons, Smith H added as coauthors
- Bill type
- bill
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Subjects
- AGENCIES; Department of Education (DOE) and Secretary of Education
- SCHOOLS; Charter Schools
- SCHOOLS; Generally
- TECHNOLOGY; Communication (Including Internet, Phone Lines, Print Media, Radio, and Television)
- TECHNOLOGY; Computers, Cell Phones, and Devices
- TECHNOLOGY; Cyber Security, Data Privacy, and Identity Theft
Sponsors
- Jake Teshkaauthor
- Hunter Smithcoauthor
- Matt Commonscoauthor
- Julie McGuirecoauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-12-01
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
reading-1,referral-committee
2025-12-01
Coauthored by Representative McGuire
2025-12-01
Authored by Representative Teshka
2026-01-08
Representatives Commons, Smith H added as coauthors
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Votes
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Related bills
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