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New State Law Allows Schools to Ban Student Smartphones

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Monday that encourages California school districts to develop and adopt policies limiting or prohibiting student use of smartphones on school grounds during school hours. "Growing evidence shows excessive smartphone use at school interferes with a student’s education and success, encourages cyberbullying, and contributes...

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