Public Chapter 808 · K–5 digital device policies

Dates & implementation

Effective July 1, 2026; districts and public charters serving K–5 must adopt compliant local policies.

A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.

Exceptions & instructional scope

Targeted support, disability accommodations, required assessments, staff professional use, virtual/homebound/remote and hybrid instruction.

Learning connection: Preserves instructional effectiveness; links the restriction question to local teaching decisions.

Funding & support

Support provision; funding not confirmed

The legislative fiscal summary describes variable local costs and savings; a dedicated award was not verified.

Evidence & source location

History: SB 2310 signing/effective dates; summary: March 16 adopted amendment.

Dated new policy package; does not establish the jurisdiction’s first restriction.

Review history

Reviewed against primary evidence

Source availability checked Oct 4, 2026: See audited register. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 2026-10-04

Imported from the separately audited restriction register; source quality is disclosed in Evidence level. 2026-10-05 — Corrected empty grade-filter metadata using the recorded grade scope and policy summary. A match means at least one provision concerns this band, not that all students face the same restriction. Source verification date unchanged.

Record ID: VERIFIED-TN-2026-PC808