The NewsSTAND: May 2025

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1. Curious: how does this (SB 2427) deal with student use of phones during NON-instructional time? “Provides that, on or before the 2026-2027 school year, each school board shall adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time, except as otherwise provided; and (2) includes guidance for secure and accessible storage of wireless devices during instructional time.”

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   1. Thanks for your comment, Spiro! This bill leaves the decision of cellphone use during non-instructional time up to school districts.

      Stand supports ‘away all day’ policies that require cellphones to be away during instructional and non-instructional time to support their social development and not force teachers to monitor cell phone use hour after hour, day after day. You can learn more about ‘away all day’ policies here: https://stand.org/illinois/our-stories/what-are-away-all-day-policies/

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