Lawmakers considering statewide bell-to-bell ban on cellphones

Lawmakers considering statewide bell-to-bell ban on cellphones

Lawmakers are considering a statewide bell- to-bell ban on cellphones in the classroom, igniting a debate once again on the issue. Gov. Ned Lamont has proposed legislation that bans cellphones in classrooms, which has been referred to the Education Committee. The Connecticut House of Representatives approved legislation last year that would have required all school districts statewide to “adopt a policy on the use of smartphones by students in K…