Ban on cellphones in public schools gets Senate approval

Sen. Beth Mizell authored a bill that would prohibit students from using cellphones during the school day. (Allison Allsop)
The Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday that would prohibit students from using their phones during the school day. Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, authored Senate Bill 207 to keep students from using cellphones in the classroom. The bill specifically prohibits students from having cellphones “on his person” throughout the school day. It further states that any student who chooses…

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