US EditionLAUSD cellphone ban to take effect on Tuesday; includes smart watches and smart glasses
- Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District will face a ban on cell phones, smartwatches, and earbuds during school hours as of February 17, 2025, after a resolution was approved last June by the board with a 5-2 vote.
- The policy addresses concerns about cell phone use negatively affecting students' mental health, citing increased stress, anxiety, and depression associated with excessive phone use.
- Board member Nick Melvoin emphasized that the ban aims to reduce distractions, promote focus, and combat cyberbullying among students.
- LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho stated that the policy will encourage more meaningful social interactions among students and reduce distractions in the classroom.
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LAUSD Cell Phone Ban Goes Into Effect
LOS ANGELES—Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District returned to classes Tuesday with a major new rule in place—a ban on cell phones in classrooms. The district’s board passed a resolution in June in a 5–2 vote calling for a prohibition on students’ use of cell phones and social media through the entire school day. Board member Nick Melvoin said the resolution is aimed at combating cyberbullying and promoting focus and concentration i…
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