An Act establishing a commission regarding phones in schools
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a special commission to study the impact of cell phones in schools and classrooms on student learning and mental health. The commission will include members of the Massachusetts General Court and will investigate the current use of phones in schools. The goal is to gather data and recommendations regarding policies related to cell phone use within the educational environment.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to investigate phone use in schools.
- The commission will assess the effects on educational outcomes.
- The commission will examine the impact on student mental health.
- Commission members will include representatives from the General Court.
- The commission will gather data on current phone usage.
- The commission will make recommendations for policy changes.
Who is affected
- Students
- School administrators
- Teachers
- The Massachusetts General Court
- School districts
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