Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools

The Virginia Department of Education has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.

This new policy is designed to minimize distractions and foster a better learning environment for students by limiting cell phone use during the school day.

The cell phone-free policy defines "bell-to-bell" as the period from the first bell at the start of the school day to the final bell at dismissal. This includes time during lunch and between classes. According to the VDOE, phones must be turned off and stored away during this time to ensure students remain focused on their education.

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