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Policy committee to study proposed state cellphone ban after governor's proposal
Summary
Board members heard that the governor proposed a statewide ban on student cell phones; the board's policy committee will research the proposal and likely place it on a future agenda.
Board members discussed a recent proposal from the governor to ban student cell phones in schools and noted that the New Jersey School Boards Association (and related groups mentioned in the discussion) have engaged on the topic.
The board's policy committee, chaired by board members including Miss Glaude and Mister Clark, will research the governor's proposal and review local policy options. The policy committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., with its next session scheduled for Feb. 12. Committee members agreed the issue will likely appear on committee and board agendas as state-level action develops.
Members cited Cherry Hill and other districts that have local phone restrictions and said the districts reported positive effects on student achievement. The board emphasized research and preparation because the governor's measure is a proposal and not yet law; the board will track state action and report back in committee.
