With the new school year just around the corner, the Clayton County School District is preparing to implement several new policies aimed at improving safety and classroom performance.
District staff briefed the school board on the changes ahead of the 2026-2027 school year, which begins Aug. 3. Officials say the district hopes to enroll 50,000 students, making Clayton County Georgia’s sixth-largest school district.
One of the biggest changes this school year is a ban on cellphones in classrooms for all students. A statewide law that took effect July 1 prohibits cellphone use for students in grades K-8 across Georgia…