Madison Schools Ban Phones for K-8

Madison School Board just enacted a sweeping new cellphone policy: K-8 students can’t bring phones to school at all, while high schoolers can only use them during lunch — a stricter version than originally proposed. The move, approved 5-2 after months of debate, aligns with a state law mandating limits on classroom phone use. Parents and advocacy groups pushed hard for this stricter approach, arguing it’s fair and boosts focus, while some board members voiced concerns about practicality. The district’s rolling out a $50K budget to help schools adapt — funding phone lockers, signal blockers, and digital citizenship programs — with success hinging on student, teacher, and staff cooperation. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c8aa3756b810983e