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Yes: 232 • No: 41
North DakotaHB 11602025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of personal electronic devices during instructional time.
Sponsored By: Jim Jonas (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Medical and IEP exceptions to phone bans
Schools must allow device use in emergencies that affect health or safety. A school cannot ban a device if a licensed medical provider says the student needs it for health or well‑being. Families may need to give the school administrator documentation from the provider. If a student’s IEP, 504 plan, or other required plan says a device is needed, the school must allow it. District policies must include these exceptions.
Students' phones locked during class
School districts must adopt and enforce phone and device rules. During instructional time—from the start to the end of the school day on campus—students’ personal devices must be off, locked away, and out of reach. Acceptable storage includes lockable pouches, phone lockers, pencil pouches, sealed envelopes, or a similar secure spot. Schools may allow or limit device use outside instructional time and at school events. Policies must list times and places, allowed uses, discipline, and let students call a parent using a school phone at a set location. The rules cover wireless phones and similar devices, but not school‑approved tablets or laptops used for learning.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jim Jonas
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Donald W. Longmuir
Republican • House
Jon O. Nelson
Republican • House
Mark Sanford
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 82 nays 8
Yes: 82 • No: 8
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 4
Yes: 42 • No: 4
Senate vote • 4/4/2025
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 19 nays 26
Yes: 19 • No: 26
House vote • 1/27/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 3
Yes: 89 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/25
4/30/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/25
4/29/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/23/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/23/2025HouseSigned by President
4/21/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 82 nays 8
4/17/2025HouseConcurred
4/17/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/8/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 4
4/7/2025SenateReconsidered
4/7/2025SenateSecond reading, failed to pass, yeas 19 nays 26
4/4/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/2/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 1 0
4/1/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:00
3/26/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
1/28/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 3
1/27/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/24/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 1 0
1/23/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:30
1/15/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
1/7/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the Senate Education Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Jonas
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