Positive Reports of Cellphone Bans at Lower Grades Moves Debate to Georgia High Schools

Positive reports of cellphone bans at lower grades moves debate to Georgia high schools

Some Georgia legislators are looking at legislation that pushes back against the encroachment of technology companies into the lives of children.

Elementary and middle school cellphone bans proving popular, as debate moves to high schools

ATLANTA — A mandatory cellphone ban could be coming for all public high schools in Georgia after the positive outcomes reported by schools that have already implemented such policies.

Debate Grows Over Expanding Georgia’s School Cellphone Ban to High Schools

The debate over whether Georgia should expand its school cellphone ban to high schools is gaining momentum as lawmakers prepare for the next legislative session. A statewide ban already took effect this school year for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. During a hearing on Wednesday, educators told lawmakers the change has produced noticeable improvements, including fewer distractions from calls, texts, and notifications during class…

Legal group gets involved in TP-USA debate at high school

A group that advocates for free speech has sent a letter to officials with USD 465 and Winfield High School, urging an even-handed application to the district’s policies regarding student clubs, after the district was asked to deny approval for…