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Students, doctors and officials press committee to curb cell‑phone use in classrooms
Summary
Multiple bills (including HB 57 and HB 192) drew extensive testimony from students, parents, educators and physicians who described classroom disruption, increased bullying and fights recorded on phones; proponents urged district‑level bans during instruction, while students and others raised safety and implementation concerns.
Committee members heard several related bills and testimony arguing for limits on student cell‑phone use during the school day. Supporters framed the issue as a classroom‑management and child‑safety concern; opponents and students emphasized the role phones can play in emergencies and for legitimate academic or accessibility needs.
Delegate Nina Mangione presented HB 192 and Delegate David Frasier Hidalgo presented HB 57; both bills would require local boards to adopt policies restricting student phone use during instructional time. A third related bill (referred to in testimony as having been introduced elsewhere) would set…
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