StateNorth Dakota

SB 2354: AN ACT to amend and reenact the new section to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, as created by House Bill No. 1160, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, relating to the use of personal electronic devices in schools providing prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary education.

Michelle AxtmanIntroduced

SB 2354 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02 (updated Jun 11, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

**New rules about using cell phones and tablets in schools.**

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct effect identified

Risks

  • no direct effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct effect identified

Risks

  • no direct effect identified

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • potential for increased classroom focus
  • aims to reduce distractions in learning environments

Risks

  • potential reduction in student digital autonomy
  • possible disruption to parent-student communication
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Implementation may require clear guidelines for students with medical needs or accessibility requirements

Limitation

Analysis based strictly on bill summary as full text is unavailable

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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