US Edition17 states now have rules on cellphones in schools
New policies targeting cellphone use in schools aim to enhance student focus and social interaction, with 35 states adopting restrictions amid ongoing debates about their effectiveness.
- This school year, Kentucky joined 16 other states and District of Columbia in adopting new cellphone restrictions, making 17 states with such rules after Florida's 2023 law accelerated adoption.
- Researchers caution that social media use correlates with poorer mental health but causation is unproven, while Emory University professor Julie Gazmararian said teachers "could focus more on teaching."
- Classroom routines now include magnetic pouches and special lockers, with Jamel Bishop, teacher at Doss High School , noting more positive student interactions despite initial resistance.
- Parental concern and state pushback have led to uneven implementation, as Emory University researchers found resistance in 125 Georgia school districts, and bills failed in the Michigan House and Wyoming Senate this year.
- Lawmakers say the issue is popular, yet contested, as Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pressed for phone restrictions this year and Georgia state representative Scott Hilton notes passage in Florida signals broad appeal while some state legislatures still resist.
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