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Broward Schools Uphold Near Ban on Student Cellphone Use

WPLG Local 10August 5, 20253 min2,012 views
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Broward School Board Votes on Cellphone Policy

  • 🗳️ The Broward County School Board voted 5-4 to approve the Student Code of Conduct, which includes a near-total ban on student cellphone use during the school day.
  • 📱 A proposed exception for high school students to use cellphones during lunchtime was not included in the approved code for the upcoming school year.

Student Perspectives and Arguments

  • 🗣️ Students advocated for the policy change, citing uses such as listening to music, reviewing notes, organizing schedules, and using mental health apps during their 30-minute lunch break.
  • 💡 Proponents viewed the lunch break as a crucial
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