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Committee backs holding of bill requiring district cell‑phone policies after broad testimony
Summary
Senator Murray told the committee S 771 would require every public school district to adopt a policy on personal electronic devices, allowing district exceptions for students with individualized needs.
Senator Murray told the committee S 771 would require every public school district to adopt a policy on personal electronic devices, allowing district exceptions for students with individualized needs. Murray said the aim is to protect student mental health and reduce classroom distraction.
Teachers, local union leaders and district officials provided detailed testimony about implementation options and outcomes. Mary Barton, executive director of NEA‑RI, described restricting phones as “1 of many necessary steps to support our…
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