The Broward County School Board voted unanimously to restrict students from using cellphones in class in an effort to keep them focused in the classroom–and off social media.
The changes go into effect right away when school starts on Aug. 12.
“It’s about us saying to students that we care so much about you, we don’t want you to use these harmful devices with these addictive tools on them which cause you mental health problems,” school board member Dr. Allen Zemen said.
All Broward high-school students will have to pass through metal detectors upon entering campus. (The Miami-Dade County School Board discussed implementing detectors, but no decision has been made.)
