Statewide ban on student cellphones in CT's public schools moves a step closer to reality
The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a bill to ban student cellphones during the public school day, with a bipartisan 117-31 vote. The legislation aims to minimize distractions and promote learning, but some lawmakers questioned its necessity as many school districts already have cellphone policies.
The Connecticut House of Representatives has passed a bill to prohibit student cellphones throughout the public school day. The legislation, approved in a 117-31 bipartisan vote, aims to stop distractions from learning. Democrats said a statewide policy would offer guidance, despite many school districts already having cellphone-use policies. The bill does not include penalties for noncompliance and allows school districts to develop their own policies on cellphone use in emergencies. State Rep. Jennifer Leeper, co-chair of the Education Committee, said teachers thought this was the best policy for students. The legislation now heads to the state Senate.
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