If it becomes law, House File 782 would require Iowa school boards would have to adopt policies limiting cellphones during classroom instructional time starting in the 2025-26 school year. The Senate passed it with 49 votes, but amended it to clarify that the Iowa Department of Education director has until May 1 to distribute a model policy to school districts, which must enact their own policies by July 1. It heads back to the Iowa House for another vote before it can go to Gov. Kim Reynolds' desk for approval. For more on this story, tap the link in our bio. #Iowa #iowacheck #education #iowaschools #KimReynolds