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House passes bill requiring districts to bar student cell phones during instructional time
Summary
The Tennessee House approved a bill directing every local school district to adopt policies prohibiting students from using cell phones and other wireless devices during instructional time, while preserving local discretion and exemptions for disabilities and instructional uses.
The Tennessee House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 9,32 on the chamber floor, directing every local school district to adopt a policy that prohibits students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during instructional time.
The bill’s sponsor, Representative Alexander, told colleagues on the floor that “this bill just eliminates the use of cell phone or any wireless communication device during instructional time, during our schools so our kids can learn better.” He said the measure allows school districts to craft their own implementation plans and includes exemptions for students with disabilities and for teachers who choose to use devices for…
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