DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Following the success of a pilot program used at 18 schools last year, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is expanding its ban on cellphones and other electronic devices to all schools.
When school begins Aug. 4, students will be expected to turn off and store all electronic devices, including phones, smart watches and headphones.
“Students will not be permitted to use these devices during classes, class transitions, lunch, or any other time on campus,” the news release from the county says.
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