LANSING, Mich. — A bill that would restrict cellphone use in Michigan schools is moving forward in the state legislature, heading to the House floor for a vote.
- A bill restricting cellphone use in Michigan schools is advancing to the House floor for a vote.
- The bill bans cellphone use for elementary and middle schoolers during school hours and limits use for high schoolers during class.
- Both legislative chambers must agree on a final policy; Governor Whitmer supports the initiative.
The proposed legislation would ban elementary and middle school students from using cellphones during school hours. High school students would be prohibited from using cellphones during class time.
The Michigan Senate recently passed a bill that would empower school boards to create their own cellphone policies.
For the measure to become law, both chambers of the legislature must agree on a unified policy.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has expressed support for limiting cellphone use in Michigan schools.
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