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Senator Ricciardi backs bill to require schools to limit student cell phone use; educators support statewide standard
Summary
Senator Denise Ricciardi told the Senate Education Committee on Oct. 12 that Senate Bill 206 would require public schools to adopt policies limiting student cell phone use during the school day, with exceptions for medical and language support needs.
Senator Denise Ricciardi introduced Senate Bill 206 at the Oct. 12 Senate Education Committee hearing, saying the bill would require public schools to adopt policies that limit student personal device use during the school day while allowing exceptions for medical disability and language support needs.
"This bill is a very proactive step toward improving educational outcomes and student well‑being by requiring public schools to adopt clear policies limiting cell phone use during the school day," Ricciardi said, adding that the measure allows schools flexibility to tailor…
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