Williamson County Schools Places New Restrictions on Student Cell Phones
Board members approved a new policy that requires the district to ensure cell phones are securely stored during the school day and provides high school students with access during lunch.
Senate Education Committee advances bill to prohibit cell phone use in classrooms
The bill, sponsored by Senator Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, requires local boards of education and public charter schools to adopt a policy prohibiting students from using any wireless communication devices during instructional time, with some exceptions.
House Subcommittee advances bill to limit cell phones in classrooms
The bill, brought by Representative Rebecca Alexander R-Jonesborough, would require local boards of education and public charter schools to adopt a policy prohibiting students from using any wireless communication devices during instructional time, with a few exceptions.
Tennessee K-12 schools look to restrict cell phone use during school day
More and more Tennessee school districts are restricting students’ cell phone use during the school day to reduce bullying and increase student engagement.