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Teacher urges school board to consider banning student phones during school day
Meridian School Board · March 12, 2026
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Summary
A Meridian High School teacher representing Distraction Free Schools urged the board to consider a district-level ban on cell phones during the school day, citing classroom disruptions and a state bill that was altered at the legislature.
During public comment at the March 11 Meridian School Board meeting, teacher and community representative Mr. Shipp (self-identified) urged the board to act to reduce classroom phone distractions. Speaking on behalf of Distraction Free Schools, he said teachers' reports show phones are pervasive during class, causing frequent…
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