The Republican-led proposal passed a first committee on Tuesday, with bipartisan support. Supporters say the effort is aimed at improving academic performance, student focus and communication skills. Eight other states have adopted similar policies, which have wide support according to national polling. Opposing parents have cited concerns about reaching their children during emergencies. A bill…
The school board plans to revisit the issue in March and will likely implement changes by the 2025-2026 school year. This potential ban aligns with a statewide trend in Florida to restrict cell phone use in schools, with varying degrees of success and student acceptance. The School District of Lee County is considering a district-wide…
The recent Super Bowl brought with it lots of surprises and, once again, a few of them came from the very pricey ads shown during the broadcast. One of the most intriguing was T-Mobile’s spot describing free satellite smartphone service available to customers of any major wireless carrier, including AT&T and Verizon (as well as…
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict cellphone use in schools. Proponents say the bill would reduce distractions, bullying and mental health concerns. If passed, Minnesota would join a growing number of states with laws limiting cellphone use in schools. Minnesota is considering legislation that could prohibit cellphone use in schools, a policy…
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…
New York could become the latest state to bar students from using cell phones during school under a new statewide mandate Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed on Tuesday, Jan. 21 as part of her $252 billion budget plans. Her proposal would require school districts to set policies to ban student phone use in buildings or on…
STAUNTON — Staunton City Schools will consider a stricter ban on cell phones next school year. Currently high school students have to stow away their phones during classes throughout the day, but they can access their phones during lunch and class transitions. During a work session for the Staunton School Board Monday, Jan. 13, Staunton…
VERONA — Augusta County’s bell-to-bell cell phone ban for schools will take effect in the second semester, although it was unclear if that will begin with the first day of classes in January or later in the semester. Superintendent Eric Bond said the school staff would begin notifying families soon. The school board approved the…
School Board President Beth Smith says don’t call the new cell phone policy starting in January a ban. “That is not what this is,” Smith said during Tuesday’s meeting, where the board approved a plan to take cell phones away during class. “This really is a tech education and management plan and it’s during instructional…
All eyes are on Pickens County after Monday night’s school board meeting, where the proposal for a cellphone ban fell through. Board members cast a 3-3 vote against the policy, which may affect their state funding. All school districts in South Carolina are required to have a policy in place by 2025, as mandated by…