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Council hears first reading of bill to ban students' personal cellphones during school day
Summary
At first reading Councilmembers discussed the Disconnect Amendment Act (Bill 20‑673), which would ban possession of personal wireless devices during the school day and direct OSSE to create a model policy for DCPS and charter schools; sponsors stressed student focus and mental‑health benefits.
The Council heard first reading and floor debate on Bill 20-673, the Disconnect Amendment Act, which would prohibit possession of personal wireless communication devices during the school day and require the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to develop a model policy for local education agencies to adopt.
Sponsor Councilmember Pinto described the bill as aimed at reducing classroom distractions and protecting…
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