US EditionIllinois governor to back ‘screen-free schools’ and join national trend to ban cellphones in class
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms to enhance student achievement, social interaction, and mental health.
- Legislation will require school districts to create policies banning personal wireless devices during class, with necessary exceptions for emergencies.
- According to Martin Torres, at least 10 school districts in Illinois reported positive outcomes from adopting screen-free policies, leading to better student engagement and classroom participation.
- A survey from Peoria schools indicated students experienced more focus and reduced distractions after implementing a cellphone pouch system, according to Superintendent Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat.
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