HB 949 — Wireless Communications Devices on School Grounds
Last action — Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1105 (Ch. 2025-109)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Wireless Communications Devices on School Grounds; Prohibits students from using wireless communications devices during school day, rather than during instructional time; requires district school boards to adopt rules for the use of such devices in certain locations or by certain students, etc.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
87 added · 76 removed87 line(s) added, 76 removed.
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 949949Engrossed 1 2025 A bill to be entitled An act relating to wireless communications devices on school grounds;
requiring district school boards to designateadopt locationsrules within school buildings for studentsthe to use wirelessof communicationssuch devices duringin thecertain schoollocations dayor underby certain circumstances;students;
(1) In accordance with this section and within the Page 1 of 34 CODING:
hb949-00hb949-01-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 949949Engrossed 20251 (1)2025 In accordance with this section and within the framework of the district school board's code of student conduct, teachers and other instructional personnel shall have the authority to undertake any of the following actions in managing student behavior and ensuring the safety of all students in their classes and school and their opportunity to learn in an orderly and disciplined classroom:
Each code shall be organized and written in language that is understandable to students and parents and shall be discussed at the beginning of every school year in student classes, school advisory council meetings, and Page 2 of 34 CODING:
hb949-00hb949-01-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 949949Engrossed 20251 year2025 in student classes, school advisory council meetings, and parent and teacher association or organization meetings.
Each district school board shall adopt rules governing the use of a wireless communications device by a student while the student is on school property or in attendance at a school function, including designatingrules: locations within school buildings where a student may use his or her wireless communications device with the express permission of a school administrator.
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Designating locations within school buildings where a student may use his or her wireless communications device with the express permission of a school administrator.
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Allowing the use of a wireless communications device by a student during the school day in accordance with:
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The student's individualized education plan;
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hb949-01-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 949Engrossed 1 2025 b.
The student's 504 accommodation plan issued under s.
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
or c.
A doctor's note from a physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 certifying in writing that the student requires the use of a wireless communications device based upon valid clinical reasoning or evidence.
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View plain text versions (2)
- H 949 e1 View text Current pdf
- Introduced H 949 Filed pdf
Action History
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Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1105 (Ch. 2025-109)
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Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
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Received
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Referred to Rules
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In Messages
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Passed as amended; YEAS 117, NAYS 0
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Placed on 3rd reading
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Amendment 701869 adopted
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Read 2nd time
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/16/2025)
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Added to Second Reading Calendar
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Bill released to House Calendar
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Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
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Favorable by Education & Employment Committee
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Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
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Now in Education & Employment Committee
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Reported out of Education Administration Subcommittee
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Favorable by Education Administration Subcommittee
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Added to Education Administration Subcommittee agenda
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
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Referred to Education & Employment Committee
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Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Susan L. Valdés · Cosponsor
- Michelle Salzman · Cosponsor
- Alex Rizo · Cosponsor
- Susan Plasencia · Cosponsor
- Tobin Rogers "Toby" Overdorf · Cosponsor
- Johanna López · Cosponsor
- Demi Busatta · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 157 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Busatta, Demi Republican
Co-sponsors (6)
- Valdés, Susan L. Republican
- Salzman, Michelle Republican
- Rizo, Alex Republican
- Plasencia, Susan Republican
- Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican
- López, Johanna Democrat
Not signed on (157)
157 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 157 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 117 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (119)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 949 do?
- Wireless Communications Devices on School Grounds; Prohibits students from using wireless communications devices during school day, rather than during instructional time; requires district school boards to adopt rules for the use of such devices in certain locations or by certain students, etc.
- Who sponsors HB 949?
- HB 949 is sponsored by Valdés, Susan L. (Republican), Salzman, Michelle (Republican), Rizo, Alex (Republican), Plasencia, Susan (Republican), Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" (Republican), López, Johanna (Democrat), and Busatta, Demi (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 949?
- This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 949?
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