ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The Parkway School District’s Board of Education is considering a near-total ban on mobile devices for students in its schools.
Wednesday night, parents, teachers and administrators weighed in on the proposal ahead of the board’s meeting.
Most parents and teachers told FOX 2 they support the idea.
If passed, all elementary and middle school students would be barred from using cell phones and other mobile devices—like apple watches and personal iPads—during school hours.
High school students would be allowed to use their phones between classes and at lunch but would be banned from using phones during class.
The district said currently, it is up to individual teachers to come up with classroom cell phone policies.
District leaders told FOX 2 they feel the different policies create confusion, and they want a more cohesive plan that puts student learning and growth first.
The board is set to vote on the measure at their April school board meeting.
If passed, it would go into effect at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
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