State looks to ban cell phones in schools statewide

BROCKTON – Brockton High School may be one step ahead of the Attorney General with the implementation of a policy banning cell phone use during the school day. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell recently introduced the STUDY Act, an act promoting Safe Technology Use and Distraction-free education for Youth, that would limit cell phone use in all public schools in Massachusetts.

“The STUDY Act puts students and their mental health first. By restricting cellphones during the school day and raising the bar for social media companies, we are taking bold steps to create learning environments free from distraction and a digital landscape that prioritizes the well-being of our youth. The bill is a commitment to both education and mental health for our young, ensuring they have the tools to succeed without unnecessary harm,” AG Campbell said in a press release.

Brockton High School students are required to lock their cell phones in Yondr pouches during the school day. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel

What is the Attorney General proposing?

The STUDY Act, supported by Senator Julian Cyr, Representative Alice Hanlon Peisch and Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, “seeks to implement a ‘bell-to-bell’ restriction on access to cell phones and personal electronic devices during school hours to improve the overall learning environment and school culture.”

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