Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-1-126

schools.

A. As used in this section:

1. “Bell to bell” means the time between the first bell ringing

at the start of the school day to begin instructional time until the

dismissal bell at the end of the school day to end instructional

time; and

2. “Personal electronic device” means a personal device capable

of connecting to a smart phone, the Internet, or a cellular or Wi-Fi

network, or directly connecting to another similar device. Personal

electronic devices include, but are not limited to, smart watches,

smart headphones, laptops, tablets, and smart glasses. Personal

electronic devices shall not include school-issued or school-

approved devices that are specifically limited for use in classroom

instruction.

B. 1. For the 2025-2026 school year, each school district

board of education shall adopt a policy prohibiting students from

using cell phones and personal electronic devices while on the

campus of a public school district from bell to bell. The policy

shall include disciplinary procedures for violations.

2. For the 2026-2027 school year and each school year

thereafter, each school district board of education may adopt a

policy prohibiting students from using cell phones and personal

electronic devices while on the campus of a public school district

from bell to bell.

C. The policy adopted pursuant to subsection B of this section

may provide for exceptions including, but not limited to:

1. Emergency use of cell phones or personal electronic devices

by students during the school day; and

2. Use of cell phones or personal electronic devices by

students who use them to monitor health issues.