Los Angeles passes resolution banning smartphones in schools
Updated News Release - LA Unified Becomes Largest School District Nationally to Approve Cell Phone Ban During School Day (06-18-24)
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LAUSD votes to ban student cellphone use during school day - ABC7 Los Angeles
2nd-largest school district votes to ban cellphones and social media for students - ABC News
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On June 18, 2024, the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Directors banned the use of smartphones in schools across the district. A study conducted by the board found that smartphones and social media are reducing children's motivation to learn, impairing their mental health, and hindering face-to-face social connections, and the board explained that it implemented a smartphone ban 'with the aim of supporting students' academic success and health.'
This will affect approximately 429,000 children.
Within 120 days, or by the beginning of the fall semester, schools in the district must indicate what measures they will take to ban smartphones, such as placing smartphones in designated pouches or lockers.
'When I walk around our schools at lunchtime, it's heartbreaking to see students alone on their phones instead of engaging with their peers in learning,' Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Ortiz Franklin said in a statement. 'This resolution is an important step toward fostering a culture of face-to-face interaction and building stronger, more connected and more positive school communities.'
'Smartphone use in schools has gotten out of hand, with students sitting next to each other texting instead of talking face to face,' said Board President Jackie Goldberg. 'It's time to update our policies and make it a district-wide responsibility.'
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