(Richmond, VA) -- Virginia will be instituting cellphone free schools in the new year. More from Thomas Cage...Preview: VOICER SCRIPT:
Virginia school divisions are implementing new policies to restrict students' use of cellphones and electronic devices during the school day, following an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The order aims to create a cellphone-free education environment to promote a healthier and more focused learning space. These policies are set to take effect in January, with some districts allowing exceptions for instructional or medical purposes. Parents may need to retrieve confiscated devices, and consequences for repeated violations range from detentions to in-school suspensions.