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Superintendent outlines timetable for phone ban under House Bill 34 and says district will not buy storage solutions

Cobb County School District Board
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Summary

Superintendent said districts must adopt a phone-storage policy by January 2026 and implement the K–8 phone ban in July 2026; the district will not invest in separate storage solutions and expects students to use backpacks or purses.

During closing remarks at the June 12 meeting, the superintendent provided a timeline and approach for implementing House Bill 34 (the Georgia Distraction-Free Education Act). He said the law requires districts to have a policy in place by…

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