Gov. Kemp Signs Bill Expands the Prohibition of Personal Electronic Devices in Public Schools

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) signed multiple bills into law supporting literacy and math education, expanding education opportunities, and supporting students and teachers in Georgia's K-12 education system. HB 1009, sponsored by Representative Scott Hilton (R-GA-48), expands the prohibition of personal electronic devices in public schools to include high school grades nine through twelve. This was also a top priority of Speaker Jon Burns (R-GA-159) and builds on the success of HB 340, signed by the Governor in 2025, which banned these devices in K-8 classrooms.