Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB3960

Introduced
2/6/26  

Caption

SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE

Summary

SB3960 is a bill in the Illinois General Assembly titled "SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE." Based on the available text, the bill appears to relate to the use of wireless communication devices in schools, likely addressing school policy or restrictions involving student device use. However, the provided bill text is incomplete and does not include the substantive provisions, so the specific requirements, exceptions, or enforcement mechanisms cannot be determined from the materials provided. Because the full operative language is not available, the bill’s exact legal effect on the Illinois School Code cannot be identified with confidence. If enacted, it would likely amend provisions governing student conduct, classroom management, or school district authority over wireless devices, but the precise statutes affected and the scope of any mandates or prohibitions are not shown in the excerpt.

Impact

The bill likely would affect the Illinois School Code by adding or revising rules concerning wireless communication devices in schools, potentially giving school districts or educators authority to regulate student device use. The specific impacted sections, compliance obligations, and any penalties or exceptions are not available in the provided text, so the bill’s legal impact cannot be stated definitively.

Sentiment

No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of legislative support, opposition, or debate. The bill title suggests a school policy issue that could draw interest from educators, parents, and administrators, but the available record does not show any expressed sentiment from lawmakers or stakeholders.

Contention

There are no transcripts, amendments, or votes in the provided materials, so no specific points of contention can be identified. In a bill of this type, likely areas of disagreement would include whether schools should have broad discretion to restrict wireless devices, how exceptions for emergencies or instructional use should work, and whether the policy would be enforceable without burdening students or staff, but those issues are not documented here.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL SB2427

SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE

IL HB5426

EDUC-WIRELESS COMM DEV POLICY

IL SB2791

VEH CD-ELECTRONIC COMM DEVICES

IL HB4337

SCH CD-COMMUNICATE W/ STUDENT

IL HB4411

SCH CD-COMPUTER SCIENCE REQ

IL HB4713

SCH CD-ED LICENSE-COMPUTER SCI

IL HB5113

SCH CD-AI USE IN EDUC COMM

IL SB3559

SCH CD-COMPLIANCE COMPLAINT

IL HB4253

SCH CD-COMPULSORY KINDERGARTEN

IL HB4926

SCH CD-SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.