The bill's sponsor said the measure would improve student mental health, academic performance and social skills.
The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday passed a bill 45-5 to limit students' use of cellphones in schools.Senate Bill 1207 would establish a pilot program to award grants to schools to purchase secure, lockable smartphone bags. Students would place their mobile devices in the bags until the end of the school day.
'Kids spend so much time on social media and using their smartphones that it's taking a toll on them mentally, emotionally, and academically. Smartphone restrictions have proved successful in reversing these trends,' Aument said in a news release. 'Students deserve to learn without a constant distraction in their pockets, and my legislation would give them that.
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