The Virginia Department of Education has released final guidelines for a statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone-free policy in public schools, aiming to minimize distractions and improve learning environments. The policy defines 'bell-to-bell' as the entire school day, including lunch and breaks, requiring phones to be turned off and stored away during this time.
The Virginia Department of Education has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33. This new policy is designed to minimize distractions and foster a better learning environment for students by limiting cell phone use during the school day.
Governor Youngkin emphasized the importance of the new policy in his statement, saying, "This guidance from the Virginia Department of Education is an important step towards creating a healthier learning environment where students can receive a quality education free from harmful distractions."The policy includes specific provisions for students with medical needs.
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