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Plymouth board reviews new state ban on phones during instructional time, plans policy update

Plymouth Joint School District Board of Education · November 19, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent Scott Steer told the board a new state law prohibits phone use during instructional time; the district will review guidance and update policy ahead of the September 2026 enforcement window, while staff and public debated classroom implementation and student supports.

Superintendent Scott Steer said the state recently passed a law restricting student cell-phone use during instructional time and that the district will study the detailed guidance before proposing policy changes to the board in spring or summer 2026. He told board members the law focuses on defining "instructional" versus "non-instructional" time and that additional secondary…

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