(TNS) — Many Alabama students will have to part with cellphones and electronic devices during the school day, thanks to a new state law, the FOCUS Act.
Alabama parents and AL.com readers weighed in on the changes with plenty of questions, especially about how schools will manage communication with families during an emergency.
“I feel like with all of the craziness that happens now, all kids should be allowed to have their phone on them at all times,” Brandi Edmiston commented in response to an AL.com question on Facebook. “However, it should only be visible in emergency-type situations or suspension should take place. No videoing fights, teachers, making reels or Tik-Toks, etc.”…