Students in grades K-12 can no longer use cell phones or personal devices in school. That’s due to a new Missouri bill that prohibits cell phone use during the school day. Students are not allowed to use their personal devices during class, mealtime or in between classes.
The ban covers more than just phones, it also covers devices like AirPods, Smartwatches and tablets. The goal is to help students be more interactive in class and with each other.
When asked how students and parents have responded to the ban on electronic devices, Glendale High School Principal Josh Groves said, “we’ve had no pushback from parents or from students, it’s really been kind of a non-issue at the schools.”…