ATLANTA — High school students will soon no longer be able to use cellphones while in school.
The Georgia Senate passed a bill that would prohibit high school students from using cellphones from the morning bell to the afternoon bell, including all class periods in between.
Lawmakers discuss the bill as it heads to the governor’s desk LIVE on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.
Supporters of the bill say it builds on the success of last year’s legislation, which restricted cellphone use for younger students.
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New data from an existing statewide ban on cellphone use in elementary and middle schools shows largely positive results. Lawmakers say students appear to perform better academically when they are not using their phones during the school day.
The bill passed the Georgia House earlier in the session. The bill now goes to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk to be signed into law.
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