Los Angeles School District Votes in Favor of Cellphone Ban
- The Los Angeles Unified School District voted 5 to 2 on a resolution to ban student access to smartphones and social media during school hours and breaks starting in January.
- Schools may enforce the ban differently, with some already using cellphone lockers or pouches.
- Initial reports from schools that implemented a phone-free policy show positive outcomes.
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As Los Angeles schools ban cell phones, Shanley principal reflects on first year of similar policy
During the past school year, Shanley High School made students shut off phones and keep them stored away during the school day. Administrators are pleased with the results.
The US metropolis of Los Angeles wants to completely ban the use of smartphones in schools. On Tuesday, the school administration voted to ban mobile phones at all schools in the megacity. Schools were instructed to draw up rules to ban mobile phones and online media during school hours. Schools that already have a cell phone ban had “reported incredible results,” said school board member Nick Melvoin. “The children are happier, they talk to eac…
The Board of Education cited research showing that overuse is linked to increased stress, depression, sleep disorders, aggression and suicidal tendencies.
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