No new policy regarding student access to cell phones in Ann Arbor Public Schools will come before the new school year.
For several weeks, parents have been appearing at school board meetings asking the district to limit cell phone use in school. They believe the phones are a distraction to learning. Other parents want kids to have access to their phones in case of emergencies.
If the district comes up with a policy, it’s expected to be broad enough so it can be tailored to each school…