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California’s new law requires schools to limit phone use
No phones in schools is a trending topic nationwide.
“We know that excessive smartphone use increases anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues — but we have the power to intervene,” said Newsom in a statement. The California School Boards Association opposed the new law, arguing it’s redundant and forced decision-makers to adopt policies restricting cell phones even if it was found that there was no need, as The New York Times reported. According to EducationWeek’s tracker, at least 15 states have added laws or policies around restricting students’ use of cell phones in schools.
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