Republican Virginia government. Glenn Youngkin The bill was signed on Friday to restrict the use of mobile phones by all Virginia public elementary, middle and high school students.
Having built a political career defending parents’ rights in education, Youngkin ritualized two versions of the bill. HB1961 and SB738at Carter G. Woodson Middle School in Hopewell, Virginia. Youngkin said it was a suitable place for a day filled with such “hope”.
“When we come together – elected officials, administrators, teachers, parents, and you all – we can move the mountains, and we can change what we need to change. It’s about finding freedom from our mobile phones, freedom.” Virginia First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin; Public school student. Education advocate. And local politicians.
“We’re gathering to move the mountains,” Youngkin said, adding that the negative effects of cell phones on mental illness, classroom behavior, and more. Academic Performance and interpersonal relationships.
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a law restricting the use of mobile phones at schools. (istock;Getty Images)
The bill strictly limits the use of telephones in classrooms to reduce distraction and confusion. Codify Youngkin’s executive order Signed last year, by issuing guidance on the establishment of “To protect the health and safety of students at Virginia K-12 Public Schools,” Education without a mobile phone Policies and procedures. ”
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“We are based on the foundation built by Executive Order 33 to make Virginia a national leader to restore Virginia’s focus, restore excellence in the classroom, and restore health and safety in schools. The law ensures that all school departments adopt mobile phones from the classroom and create a learning environment that is free from distractions.
Research shows Using mobile phones in the classroom can have a negative impact on student achievement, social skills, emotional development and mental health.
2024 Pu Research Center In a survey, more than 70% of high school teachers said mobile phones that distract students in classrooms are a major issue.
“This wasn’t just a problem. It’s not a crisis. And when we’re in a crisis, we have a uniform call for action. That’s what this rally is, this uniform call for action,” Youngkin said.
Gov. Governor Glenn Youngkin signs the bill to a law restricting the use of mobile phones in Virginia’s public schools. (Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office)
Hopewell City Public School The “pouch system” was adopted at secondary schools at the beginning of the 2022-2023 academic year.
“It was your leadership that influenced the executive order I wrote last summer, so I would like to add appreciation to Hopewell’s leadership,” Youngkin said.
Statewide law requires school boards to develop public schools to enact policies to restrict students’ mobile phone use during the day. The law includes exceptions for students with individual educational plans, section 504 plans, or health conditions, so you can use your mobile phone when you are medically required.
Teenager scrolls through the phone. (istock)
The law also prohibits schools from suspending, expelling or removing students from their classes for violating cell phone policies.
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Florida became the first state to pass the law Restricts mobile phone usage In schools in 2023, more than half of all states currently implement similar laws.
