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Robeson County board hears vendor pitch as state bills would require phone-free schools
Summary
Members of the Public Schools of Robeson County board on Feb. 21 heard a presentation about a classroom phone-lock system as staff prepare for two state bills that would require phone-free schools.
Members of the Public Schools of Robeson County board on Feb. 21 heard a presentation about a classroom phone-lock system after staff told the board two pieces of state legislation — House Bill 87 and Senate Bill 55 — would, if enacted, require districts to adopt phone-free policies.
The presentation by Chris Johnson, district partnership director at Yondr, and introductory comments from Bobby Locklear framed the product as an option for a district-wide program if the pending bills or local policy changes make phone bans necessary.
Bobby Locklear said the two proposed bills “would require us to create or develop a sale free, cell phone policy within the district” and reminded the board…
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