Oakwood schools implement new cell phone policy for students
This comes as part of the statewide response to House Bill 250, which requires school districts to establish rules by July 1 regarding personal communication devices. Oakwood Schools are the most recent school in the Miami Valley to adopt new cell phone usage policies.
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Some in the Oakwood community believe the policy to be too restrictive, while others say it will be beneficial for students.
'I think it's kind of hard for people to put their phones down,' said Sully Clark, Oakwood student.
Local students like Clark say that phones can be a negative distraction in class. He says he wants to see more be done to help students focus in class, and state leaders agree.
HB-250 was signed into law last May, calling for the implementation of policies to address the use of phones in schools. Districts must establish these policies in time for the 2025-2026 school year.
Last week, the Oakwood Board of Education voted to enact their new cell phone usage rules.
Oakwood's new police will only allow phone usage during lunch, school-related functions and while riding in school vehicles for students in grades 7 through 12.
In a statement to 2 NEWS, the Oakwood City School District superintendent says, 'We believe that limiting cell phone use during the school day will reduce distractions and allow students to be more present in their learning and more connected to those around them.'
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This plan is already in place, and some students say they believe it can be effective.
'People are so addicted to their phones and you're kind of there to learn,' said Clark. 'And when you're on your phone, you're not really paying attention.'
Schools across Ohio are still working to finalize rules regarding personal devices in class. Other local districts like Beavercreek, Kettering and Centerville have already laid out new rules for student use of personal communication devices during instructional time.
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