The Brief
- Montgomery County schools will require students to keep phones off and out of sight during class, with stricter rules for younger grades.
- Repeat offenders face escalating consequences, from warnings to daily phone pouching and parent conferences.
- The policy aims to reduce distractions, and school officials say improved emergency communication reduces the need for student phone access.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. – A stricter cell phone policy is coming to Montgomery County schools this year.
The aim is to reduce screen time and boost student focus and engagement by limiting distractions.
What we know:…