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Senate advances bill that makes 'no-phone' the default in Utah schools unless districts opt in
Summary
First substitute Senate Bill 69 passed the Senate third-reading vote after sponsor Lincoln Fillmore argued the bill sets a new baseline banning cell phones in schools unless districts proactively allow them; senators questioned scope and exceptions for safety and classroom technology.
The Utah Senate advanced first substitute Senate Bill 69, a bill that alters the statewide baseline for school device policy so that cell phones would not be allowed during the school day unless a local school district or charter school affirmatively permits their use.
Sponsor Sen. Lincoln Fillmore told the chamber the change aims to reduce classroom distraction and improve student interactions. "Cell phones are not allowed in schools, unless a…
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