Students, educators and researchers urge limits on phones; bill aims to gather evidence and set digital‑citizenship guidance Senate Bill 53‑46 would add mobile devices to the state definition of digital citizenship, require OSPI research and two reports (initial and final), and provide best‑practice guidance; witnesses ranged from students and principals who favor bell‑to‑bell bans to parents and students expressing safety and emergency‑contact concerns.

A new bill in Washington aims to reshape digital citizenship by addressing mobile device use in schools, sparking debate over classroom distractions and the push for device-free environments.

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Board begins first reading of new personal-electronic-device policy amid debate over lockers, pouches and student mental health The policy committee presented a first-read version of a personal-electronic-device policy tied to a recent governors executive action; trustees discussed options ranging from no change to locked storage and requested further work, community messaging and administrator input.

Coos Bay School District is grappling with a new personal-electronic-device policy that could reshape classroom dynamics and protect student mental health.

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Alabama Educator Advocates Cell Phone Ban to Boost Student Engagement in Class An Alabama educator highlights successful cell phone policies improving classroom note-taking habits.

A viral trend suggests that banning cell phones in classrooms could revive student engagement and improve note-taking—could Colorado Springs School District 11 be the next to follow suit?

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Manhasset school district implements new electronic device policy for students District enforces policy restricting Internet-enabled devices to minimize classroom distractions.

Manhasset Schools are rolling out a new policy to limit electronic distractions, ensuring students can focus on learning when classes resume in September.

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Alabama schools implement new cell phone policy during school hours Alabama governors and lawmakers restrict cell phone use to enhance student focus in schools.

Madison City Schools are set to enforce strict new cell phone regulations aimed at boosting classroom engagement—could this be the key to a distraction-free learning environment?

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White County School Board discusses cell phone policy and its impact on education School board reviews current cell phone policy amid mixed feedback from teachers and students.

The White County School Board faces a heated debate over its cell phone policy as students push back against potential bans, raising questions about their role in education.

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State Board of Education proposes ban on K-12 student use of electronic devices New policy aims to restrict K-12 electronic device usage during classroom instructional time.

A bold new proposal in Alabama could ban students from using electronic devices in classrooms, aiming to boost focus and learning by 2026.

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