US EditionFairfax County Public Schools to weigh stricter cellphone ban for high schools
- The Georgia House of Representatives passed the Distraction-Free Education Act with 143 votes in favor and 29 against, banning student use of cellphones and devices during school hours.
- If the Senate approves the bill, it will go to Governor Brian Kemp for a signature, which could enforce the ban in K-8 classrooms by January 1, 2026.
- Lee County schools will require students to keep their phones in their backpacks starting this fall, restricting their use during school hours.
- Concerns regarding communication during emergencies have been raised by parents, who emphasize the need for effective notification systems.
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Fairfax County Considers a Stricter High School Cellphone Policy
The Fairfax County Public School system is considering new staff recommendations for high school students’ cellphone usage and storage. The new policy would prohibit phone usage throughout the entire school day, with the exception of lunch time. During lunch, students would be allowed access to their phones in designated areas. Currently, FCPS high school students are not allowed to access their phones during class times. The new proposal includ…
Senate passes bill restricting student cell phone use in class
On Tuesday, the Senate passed, with bipartisan support, “Student Use of Wireless Communication Services,” a bill that would effectively ban cell phone use during class time. The bill is sponsored by state Sens. Michael Lee, R-New Hanover, Lisa Barnes, R-Nash, and Jim Burgin, R-Harnett. SB 55 passed 41-1 in the Senate. There were seven excused absences, 5 Democrats and 2 Republicans, and one senator, Terrence Everitt, D-Wake, who did not vote. S…
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