As students across Boise sit down for classes this week, they may have to pass handwritten notes instead of sending texts. That’s because the Boise School District is enforcing a new zero tolerance mobile phone policy.
Elementary and middle school students must turn off and store their smartphones, tablets and other personal screens throughout the day. High schoolers can take them out during lunches and breaks between classes.
That means many students won’t have immediate access to their devices in emergency situations…