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Sponsors pitch Phone‑Free School Act to reduce device distractions during instruction
Summary
Delegate Adrian Pouwapo introduced HB 6 30 to require county boards to limit cell‑phone use during instructional time, require social‑media blocking on school networks, and leave local jurisdictions discretion on enforcement and exceptions for IEPs and emergencies.
Delegate Adrian Pouwapo asked the Ways and Means Committee for a favorable report on House Bill 6 30, the Maryland Phone‑Free School Act, which would require county boards of education to implement policies limiting students’ cell‑phone use during instructional time by the 2025–26 school year.
The bill sets broad minimums: local policies must allow exceptions for students with IEPs or 504 plans, documented health conditions, emergencies, and instances when teachers deem…
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