Knox County Educators Considers New Rules for Student Devices, Cellphones

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Knox County educators considers new rules for student devices, cellphones

Knox County schools plan revised cellphone policies due to a new state law limiting device use during instructional time, with some exceptions.

New school laws take effect Friday in Kentucky, targeting phones, communication, and student safety.

Starting Friday, new school-focused laws will enforce stricter classroom policies, including a ban on cell phones, mandatory moments of silence, traceable communication systems, and measures to combat sextortion through education and awareness initiatives.

Knox County educators weigh changes to cellphone policy to comply ...