Knox County Schools Considers Cell Phone Policy that's More Restrictive than a New Law

Nearly 200 new Tennessee laws rolling out today

These new laws include one from state Sen. Brent Taylor (R-Memphis) that makes it illegal to hide undocumented people from law enforcement. Another law bans cell phones during class time at public schools across Tennessee.

New laws this month touch on fundamental rights

Tennessee's new laws on immigration already face court challenges. Other states are changing gun laws or imposing new restrictions on transgender people.

Knox County Schools considers cell phone policy that's more restrictive than a new law

Tennessee is joining the list of states that ban cell phones in school, and KCS might take things even further. Here's what to know.

Knox County Schools BOE talks about new cellphone rules in schools

New laws this month touch on fundamental rights - TPR: The Public's Radio

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New Tennessee laws: Cell phones, immigration, gun control and more - Nashville Banner

The Tennessee General Assembly was busy this spring, passing almost 600 bills in two sessions. Here are some of the more notable ones that go into effect today (with the bill and sponsor if you want to read the full text). Cell phones in schools When students return to school after summer break, they’ll find new rules and restrictions limiting cell phone use in class. This bill requires boards of education and charter school governing boards to …