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Forest Grove board voices opposition to Senate Bill 916, flags cell‑phone concerns for students
Summary
The Forest Grove School Board read testimony opposing Senate Bill 916 and discussed several pending education bills and a House proposal on student cell‑phone use, citing potential fiscal and operational impacts on the district.
The Forest Grove School Board on Tuesday read testimony opposing Senate Bill 916 and discussed several other pending education bills and a House proposal on student cell‑phone restrictions that students and board members said could complicate family communication.
The board publicized its position during the May 13 meeting, saying, "On behalf of the Forest Grove School Board, we stand in strong opposition to senate bill 9 16." The statement described the bill as "fiscally irresponsible, operationally unworkable, and educationally damaging," and warned the district…
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