Tennessee schools are updating classroom cellphone policies as required by new law

Middle Tennessee school districts are rolling out new cellphone policies to comply with a new state law. While the law gives latitude to local school boards, educators and policy experts insist that restricting cellphone use in schools improves social skills and keeps students safer in the event of an emergency.

Last March, Tennessee lawmakers from both sides of the aisle overwhelmingly passed a bill banning the use of cellphones and other wireless devices during classroom instruction time. It allows exceptions for students with disabilities or other medical needs and those who rely on wireless devices for educational purposes.

The law went into effect on July 1 and allows school districts to determine their own level of cellphone restriction. In recent weeks, school boards have been revisiting their policies and making various updates…

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