The LAUSD Board approved the resolution on Tuesday that will prohibit students from using their cell phones on campus during the school day.
Board member Nick Melvoin, who spearheaded the proposal, told KNX News’ Karen Adams he believes the ban will help reduce cyberbullying and anxiety, plus encourage students to focus on learning.
"I just think that asking kids to put their phones down for six hours and focus on each other is really important for both their mental and physical health and their academic achievement,” he said.
Per LAUSD’s current, policy bulletin cell phones are banned “during normal school hours or school activities, excluding the students’ lunchtime or nutrition breaks unless the school site council has adopted a stricter policy.”
It will go into effect January 2025.
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