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Principals back flavored‑tobacco ban and many favor school cell‑phone limits, tell senators
Summary
Principals told the committee they support banning flavored tobacco products and many of their members favor restricting student cell‑phone use during school hours; they described increased vaping incidents and classroom disruption.
School leaders told the Senate Education Committee on Jan. 24 that two school‑house issues — youth vaping and student cell‑phone use — are harming instruction and student well‑being.
Why it matters: Witnesses said vaping has become widespread and disruptive, leading principals to take extra supervision steps; they also reported that many districts that have limited phones…
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