BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield City School District is moving forward with plans to implement a “no phones in class” policy, following feedback from over 10,000 parents, students, and staff.
The initiative aligns with the California Phone Free School Act, which mandates school districts to establish phone restrictions by July 1 of next year.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has highlighted the link between excessive phone use and increased anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
At a recent board meeting, the district shared survey results indicating that while many students use phones to contact family and believe it doesn’t impact learning, older students’ increased phone use raises concerns about behavior and focus…