Overview
- Gov. Mike Braun signed Senate Enrolled Act 78 into law, setting statewide limits on student cellphone use during the school day.
- The measure requires every school to update its local policy to match the new standards.
- The Indiana Department of Education must draft and share model policy language to guide districts.
- Exceptions allow phone access during emergencies and for students with individualized education programs.
- The law builds on existing state limits, and details on timelines and enforcement will come through local implementation and state guidance.