Schools Implement Cell Phone Ban Policy
Schools Implement Cell Phone Ban Policy

Schools Implement Cell Phone Ban Policy

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Several high schools, including Brookfield High School and McKeesport Area High School, are implementing or considering policies to restrict cell phone usage during school hours. Principals like Marc Balanda and Eric Harper are enforcing rules requiring students to store phones in designated pouches during the school day, aiming to improve academic performance and mental health. State lawmakers, such as Ryan Aument in Pennsylvania, are also pushing for similar restrictions statewide, emphasizing the potential benefits on student well-being. Additionally, the Illinois Association of School Boards is advocating for legislation that would empower school boards to create policies limiting student-owned wireless communication devices during instructional time, with exceptions for health monitoring and individualized educational plans.

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