
Iowa Governor Seeks To Ban Cellphones In Classrooms In New Bill
It's always a hot button topic.
What to do about phones in schools has been a question for years. Parents are concerned that they can't get ahold of their kid if they're banned but they're also concerned their kid isn't learning much if they're scrolling away during class.
Multiple schools are implementing policies around phones and where they should be during class but Governor Reynolds seeks to make it a standard.
Governor Kim Reynolds has announced a bill that would restrict students' cellphone use during instructional time.
The bill establishes a floor (a minimum standard) that all Iowa schools would have to have in place by July 1, 2025.
Certain parts and specifics of the bill are still in development. The Iowa Department of Education will provide sample policies, with potential common-sense exemptions, according to the governor's office. They will also work with the Department of Public Safety to help schools update their school safety plans.
Gov. Reynolds said in a press release:
Cell phones are not only a distraction but a deterrent to development in the classroom. Seven in 10 high school teachers say smartphones are a major problem and 80 percent of Gen Z students spend over six hours per day on their phone. Let’s return the classroom to a place for learning, growth, and connection to give students their best chance at success.
Iowa students would also have to take a course on social media awareness. The legislation also requires an "effects of social media" training for 6th-8th grade students.
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