HB1055 Granting the state board of education rulemaking authority relative to student use of cell phones and personal communication devices in schools.
Granting the state board of education rulemaking authority relative to student use of cell phones and personal communication devices in schools.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on families.
Your Community
Could improve student focus and mental health in schools, though implementation details would matter significantly.
Your Freedom
Shifts phone policy authority from local school districts to the state board, reducing local control and student autonomy.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 2
Sponsor
Melissa Litchfield (R)
The Short Version
Would give the state board of education authority to create rules about student cell phone use in schools. Growing evidence links phone use in classrooms to reduced academic performance and increased mental health issues among students.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Students (academic focus)
- ▲ Teachers (classroom management)
- ▲ Parents concerned about screen time
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Students who rely on phones for communication
- ▼ School districts losing local policy control
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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