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Senate panel backs measure letting districts set student cell-phone rules, touts mental health and classroom benefits
Summary
A bipartisan Senate committee unanimously advanced legislation directing every public school district and charter institute school in Colorado to adopt and post a local policy governing students' communication devices during the school day.
A bipartisan Senate committee unanimously advanced legislation directing every public school district and charter institute school in Colorado to adopt and post a local policy governing students' communication devices during the school day.
Sponsors described the bill as preserving local control while encouraging districts to standardize rules, provide public input, and keep exceptions for students with medical needs or individualized education plans. "This bill really encourages the parents, school district, school districts, and students to work together on cell phone policy that best suits their community," said co-prime sponsor Senator Frizzell.
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