Connecticut House Advances Statewide School Cell Phone Ban
The House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring Connecticut school districts to institute a bell-to-bell cell phone ban. Urge your senator to pass H.B. 5035.
Momentum Builds for Statewide Phone-Free Schools Policy
“I have seen a noticeable difference in my classroom since Torrington removed cell phones from schools,” teacher and parent Maggie McGillicuddy told legislators.
State Encourages Schools to Adopt Cell Phone Guidelines to Improve Learning Environment
The State Board of Education has adopted a position statement and policy document on cell phone use in schools to provide guidance for districts when drafting and implementing policies to promote a focused learning environment.