House adopts resolution backing teacher authority to remove cellphones from classrooms
February 05, 2025 | 2025 Legislative SD, South Dakota
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The South Dakota House of Representatives unanimously enough to adopt House Concurrent Resolution 6,005, a nonbinding measure aimed at supporting teachers who remove cellphones to limit classroom distractions.
Representative Linda Rice, the measure’s sponsor, told the chamber the resolution was intended as a tool for teachers and schools. “This resolution is to help our teachers and our schools,” Rice said, adding that she chose a resolution rather than a law to preserve local control.
After floor remarks the clerk reported ayes 55, nays 12, excused 1 and the speaker declared HCR 6,005 adopted. The resolution does not impose new state law or penalties; it expresses the House’s support for classroom management authority and local decisions by school districts.
Votes at a glance: HCR 6,005 — adopted, ayes 55, nays 12, excused 1.
The House moved directly afterward to other committee reports and first readings.
Representative Linda Rice, the measure’s sponsor, told the chamber the resolution was intended as a tool for teachers and schools. “This resolution is to help our teachers and our schools,” Rice said, adding that she chose a resolution rather than a law to preserve local control.
After floor remarks the clerk reported ayes 55, nays 12, excused 1 and the speaker declared HCR 6,005 adopted. The resolution does not impose new state law or penalties; it expresses the House’s support for classroom management authority and local decisions by school districts.
Votes at a glance: HCR 6,005 — adopted, ayes 55, nays 12, excused 1.
The House moved directly afterward to other committee reports and first readings.
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