HB 1238

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, providing for restricting possession and use by students of mobile devices.

In committee Last action April 17, 2025: Referred to Education

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 15

Prime sponsor: Barbara Gleim
Cosponsors (14): Andrew Kuzma, Craig Staats, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Jason Ortitay, Jeff Olsommer, Jill Cooper, Marc Anderson, Milou Mackenzie, R. Lee James, Rob Kauffman, Tina Pickett, Valerie Gaydos

Status

In committee as of April 17, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
April 17, 2025	House	Referred to Education

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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