Assembly Member Arambula's proposal to establish a statewide policy on internet-connected devices in schools builds upon existing requirements for local smartphone restrictions, marking a potential shift from localized to standardized device management in California's educational institutions.

Current law requires school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to implement and periodically update their own policies restricting student smartphone use on campus and during school-supervised activities by July 2026. The proposed legislation signals the Legislature's intent to broaden these parameters by creating uniform standards for all internet-connected devices during instructional time, encompassing tablets, laptops, and other web-enabled technology.

While the bill functions as a statement of legislative intent rather than establishing specific regulations, it indicates forthcoming legislation to standardize device management across California's local educational agencies. The measure requires no state funding and maintains existing implementation timelines for local smartphone policies while laying groundwork for expanded device restrictions through future statutory changes.