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Brevard School Board approves expanded cell‑phone ban; students and parents warn of classroom access problems
Summary
The School Board of Brevard County approved a policy banning wireless communication devices during the school day for all grade levels; the board said the policy will not go into effect for 30 days and staff will hold work sessions to address exceptions for laptops, tablets and students with disabilities.
The School Board of Brevard County voted to adopt revisions to its wireless communication device policy, extending a ban on student use of personal devices during the school day. The board recorded a 4‑1 roll call vote: John Thomas, Jean Trent, Matt Susan and Megan Wright voted aye; Katie Campbell voted no.
Supporters said removing phones from classrooms and common areas would reduce distraction and improve student engagement. “I have no absolutely no desire to not remove the cell phones from the hallways, from the cafeterias,” board member Matt Susan said during discussion, adding administrators reported louder, more social lunches when students did not use phones.
Public commenters largely opposed the blanket restriction for high school students, warning it…
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