DeSantis Cracks Down On Cellphones In Florida Schools Nationwide

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Restricting Cellphone Use in Schools** On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill aimed at limiting cellphone use in Florida schools, a move that is expected to impact students across the state. According to a report on cbsnews. com, the new legislation, known as HB 1105, revises an existing law that previously prohibited students from using cellphones during instructional time.

The bill, which was approved by the legislature on May 2, takes the restriction a step further by introducing a pilot program in six counties that will ban cellphone use in high schools throughout the entire school day. This pilot program is seen as a significant step towards minimizing distractions and promoting a more focused learning environment.

The bill was passed with significant support from lawmakers... with the House voting 85-14 and the Senate approving it in a 26-5 vote. The legislation also includes provisions that will benefit charter schools, including a requirement that they receive a share of sales-tax money collected through a local-government infrastructure surtax.

Currently, "conversions of such funds require support from a majority of parents and teachers.".. but this new bill aims to streamline the process.

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Background Document: History and Achievements of Florida's Legislative Efforts to Regulate Cellphone Use in Schools Florida has been at the forefront of regulating cellphone use in schools, with a history of legislative efforts aimed at minimizing distractions and promoting a focused learning environment. The latest development in this endeavor is the signing of House Bill 1105 (HB 1105) by Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday.

This bill, approved by the legislature on May 2, revises existing laws to expand restrictions on cellphone use during instructional time. The journey towards this legislation began with the recognition of the challenges posed by cellphone use in educational settings. In response, "lawmakers have been working to create an environment that fosters learning and reduces distractions." The bill's passage... with significant support from both the House (85-14) and the Senate (26-5), underscores the bipartisan commitment to addressing this issue.

One of the key achievements of HB 1105 is the establishment of a pilot program in six counties. This program will prevent cellphone use in high schools throughout the school day, providing a comprehensive approach to assessing the impact of such restrictions on student learning and engagement. Beyond cellphone restrictions... the bill also makes notable changes to support charter schools.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will expand a restriction on cellphone use in Florida schools. The bill (HB 1105), which was approved by the legislature on May 2, revises the law that has prevented students from using cellphones during instructional time.