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James Madison High School in Houston is put on LOCKDOWN after students revolted over cellphone ban in wake of brawls over devices

2024-02-04

[Daily Mail, where America gets its news]

James Madison High School, in the Houston Independent School District, descended into chaos on Friday after pupils revolted over a change of policy will see them be unable to use their phones

School said the new policy was due to cell phones being at the center of fights on campus

Students who bring a phone in to school will have to turn it in to the front office when they arrive and can pick it back up at dismissal

Several states are moving to ban cell phones in schools, claiming the devices have greatly contributed to cyberbullying, poor mental health and a lack of learning.

Florida, Ohio, Colorado, Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia and California have prohibited use during school hours or are working on such restrictions.

One Minnesota school has completely banned smartphones from 8am to 3pm, claiming the move has led to more socializing, fewer distractions and overall happiness for children.

Posted by:Skidmark

#4 Time to let people opt out of school with the understanding that the paper they sign to do so also precludes any future claim of gummint benifits.

Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-02-04 15:06

#3 Whatever happened to that good ole hickory stick?

Posted by: AlanC 2024-02-04 15:01

#2 There needs to be a carve-out in the FCC regs for cell phone jammers in specific defined zones. It's currently illegal to block any licensed freq.
BTW, HISD Madison has a long history of chaos.

Posted by: ed in texas 2024-02-04 09:05

#1 You can make a small area like a school a dead zone for cell phones.

Posted by: Procopius2k 2024-02-04 06:59

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