SB 5346 / Chapter 225, Laws of 2026

The law requires resources and a report, while leaving local restrictions permissive. Its 2030 goal is not a present statewide ban.

Personal devices

Jurisdiction: Washington · State / DC
Policy status: Effective
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Required with local discretion
Grades: All K-12
Audience: Districts / LEAs
Learning evidence: No student-learning claim
Instrument: Statute / enacted law

Dates & implementation

Effective June 11, 2026; state report due December 15, 2027.

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

Funding & support

Funding details not confirmed

Dedicated funding and current award availability are not established in this collection. This does not mean no funding exists.

Evidence & source location

Washington Chapter225, Laws2026, §§3–5

Washington Chapter225, Laws2026, §§3–5https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5346-S.SL.pdf ↗

Local policy determines device access. School-issued devices excluded from the mobile-device definition. Check the current district policy, amendment history and implementation evidence before relying on this finding.

Review history

Reviewed against official sources

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

Source review date recorded in database: 10/3/2026

2026-10-03 — Device release: Text reviewed. Classification and timing rechecked with linked source. Not independently reviewed.

Record ID: WA-2026-DEVICE-REPORT

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