Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan measure on Friday that will require public school boards across the state to generally prohibit student cellphone use during instructional time.
That measure marks a significant shift in statewide education policy at a time when concerns over student focus and mental health are mounting.
Under the new statute, school boards must adopt a policy by July that bars students from using personal cellphones during the school day, with exceptions such as emergencies, healthcare needs, and authorized teacher use of district-issued electronic devices.
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