State • Indiana

SB 78: Wireless communication device policy.

Jeff RaatzIntroduced

SB 78 status: Introduced — Public Law 107 (updated Mar 5, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Amends definitions, requirements, restrictions, and exceptions regarding wireless communication device policies adopted and implemented by school corporations and charter schools. Requires the department of education to publish model policy language and implementation guidance. Provides that, with exceptions, a school ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no material impact identified

Risks

  • no material impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no material impact identified

Risks

  • no material impact identified

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • promotes improved classroom focus
  • provides standardized guidance for educators

Risks

  • potential limitation on student device access
  • immunity clause may reduce accountability for staff error
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Public Law 107

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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