Ohio Governor Signs Bill 250 Into Law to Minimize Use of Cell Phone in Schools
Source: https://thenewamericansmag.com/
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250 at Karrer Middle School in Dublin, mandating every school district in Ohio to establish official policies regulating cell phone usage during school hours. The law aims to minimize student use of cell phones in K-12 schools.
Key Highlights:
Purpose: Reducing distractions for students to focus on classwork and learning, emphasizing the need to protect them from the negative effects of excessive screen time and social media exposure.
Sponsor: Motivated by concerns about social media’s negative impact, the cell phone provision was championed by former Rep. Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville), Sen. Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware),
Exception of the Policy: Exceptions are made for students requiring cell phones for health concerns or student learning as determined by school officials.
Implementation of Policy: School districts, including Dublin City Schools, will be required to adopt their cell phone policies by July 2025, with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce set to publish a model policy to guide schools in this process.
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