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Mississippi lawmakers push bills to ban cellphone use in schools
Mississippi lawmakers push for statewide cellphone restrictions in schools following local successes showing 88% of teachers report improved student engagement, aiming to address mental health and classroom focus.
- On Wednesday, the House Education Committee passed a bill requiring local school boards to restrict cellphone use during the school day, after the Senate Education Committee greenlit a similar bill last week.
- Amid rising teen mental-health issues, researchers link cellphone use among school-aged kids to negative outcomes, while Rep. Sam Creekmore said he worries about students' phone use and its mental impact.
- Marshall County School District in Holly Springs requires phones be stored in lockable pouches, and 88% of teachers reported improved student engagement; Jackson Public Schools saw better management and fewer phone-related infractions.
- After a measure that died last session, Rep. Sam Creekmore said he is optimistic this year because it’s a legislative priority, despite parents and law enforcement concerns about emergency contact.
- Research in other states shows a Florida study found test scores rose two years after restrictions despite an initial disciplinary uptick, and Brigette Whaley reported phone-free policies reduced anxiety and drama.
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Mississippi lawmakers push bills to ban cellphone use in schools
The Mississippi Legislature is pushing to restrict cellphones in classrooms. The House Education Committee passed a bill on Wednesday requiring local school boards to limit or ban phones during school hours.
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