Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools
- The Iowa House passed a bill that requires school districts to ban personal electronic devices during instructional time.
- Governor Kim Reynolds praised the ban, stating it will make a "massive difference" in learning environments.
- Research indicates that cell phones disrupt learning and negatively impact children's mental health and social development.
- The plan mandates that mobile phones be stored away until school dismissal, aiming to improve learning and mental health.
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