Before Dec. 17, more than three-fourths of 56 Pittsburgh Public Schools had set their own regulations regarding student cellphones.
The most recent school board meeting changed this to ban all “use and possession of electronic devices by students during the school day” except for board-specific exceptions and guidelines, a district news release concluded.
“This updated policy reflects what we know supports student learning,” Superintendent Wayne N. Walters said in the release. “Many of our schools have already seen positive results from limiting cell phone use during the school day. Establishing a districtwide standard ensures consistency while still allowing for necessary and appropriate exceptions.”
