Oregon state policy
Gov. Kotek issues executive order banning cellphones during school hours
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Our summary
Gov. Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 25-09 requiring every Oregon K-12 district to adopt a policy barring student cellphone use for the full school day by October 31, 2025, fully in effect by January 1, 2026. The order came after House Bill 2251 died in the 2025 session. It allows exceptions, including medical needs and students whose IEPs call for device use.
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