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Senate approves statewide "bell-to-bell" ban on student personal electronic devices
Summary
The North Dakota Senate passed Engrossed House Bill 11‑60 to create a statewide restriction on personal electronic device use during instructional time, sending the bill on following a 42‑4 vote with one senator absent.
Bismarck — The North Dakota Senate on Monday passed Engrossed House Bill 11‑60, a bill to add a new section to chapter 15.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code restricting the use of personal electronic devices during instructional time.
Sponsor Senator Shelly Axman, the bill’s carrier on the floor, said the measure establishes a statewide “bell‑to‑bell” policy intended to reduce classroom disruptions, improve mental health outcomes and raise test scores. “Many of those who have the local control are asking for our help,” Axman said, noting the bill was drafted with input from the North Dakota School Boards Association.
The bill’s backers said it preserves local discretion on implementation and on…
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