Senate bill · 89R

SB 966

Relating to the use of technology by public school students, including a study on the public health effects of digital learning and public school policies regarding student possession of personal communication devices; increasing a fee.

Did not pass

Progress

15 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filed
Jan 29
Referred to committee
Feb 13
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Education K-16 Education
Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Jan 29, 2025 · Senate

Authors

Lois KolkhorstR

In committee

Education
Senate
Referred Feb 13, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: Primary & Secondary: Admission & Attendance Education: Primary & Secondary: Curriculum Electronic Information Systems Minors: Health & Safety

Bill text

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