Nashville, TN (WOKI) Cell phones could soon be banned in Tennessee classrooms.

A new bill, HB 2758/SB 2809, making its way through the General Assembly would prohibit students from displaying, using or accessing an electronic device, like a cell phone, during instructional time unless that device is authorized or provided by the school for instructional purposes.

“As introduced, requires LEAs and public charter schools to prohibit students from displaying, using, or accessing an electronic device during instructional time unless the electronic device is authorized, or provided to the student, by the LEA or public charter school for instructional purposes; requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to develop and adopt a policy to implement the prohibition.”

The measure was introduced back in January by Representative Rebecca Alexander, R-Jonesborough, and Senator Jon Lundberg, R-Bristol. Since then, it’s passed on two considerations in the Senate and has been recommended for passing by the K through 12 Subcommittee to the Education Administration.