Pennsylvania Cell Phone-Free Schools Act (PA SB 1014)
Requires all public schools in Pennsylvania to implement bell-to-bell phone-free policies. Students must store devices in lockers or locking pouches during school hours, with exceptions for medical needs, IEP/504 plans, and ELL accommodations.
Key Provisions
What PA SB 1014 requires
Bell-to-bell prohibition on student cell phone use during school hours
Schools must provide secure storage (lockers or lock pouches) for student devices
Exceptions for documented medical needs, IEP/504 plans, and English Language Learner accommodations
Implementation required by the 2027-28 school year
Bipartisan sponsorship led by Sen. Steve Santarsiero
Rule Categories Covered
Phosra enforcement categories for PA SB 1014
Scheduled Hours
timeRestricts platform access to specified time windows (e.g., after school, before bedtime).
Time Downtime
otherEnforces time downtime rules across connected platforms.
Platforms Affected
Platforms covered by PA SB 1014
MCP Enforcement
Enforce PA SB 1014 with a single API call
// Enforce PA SB 1014 compliance
tool: trigger_child_enforcement
input: {
child_id: "ch_emma_01",
law: "PA_SB_1014",
rules: [
"time_scheduled_hours",
"time_downtime"]
}
→ Android enforcement applied ✓
→ iOS enforcement applied ✓
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