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The Los Angeles Unified School District is considering banning smartphones for its 429,000 students to reduce distractions and negative effects of social media on learning and mental health, following a call by the U.S. Surgeon General for warning labels on social media platforms. The proposed policy aims to prohibit student use of cellphones and social media platforms, potentially requiring phones to be stored in pouches or lockers during school hours and making exceptions for students with disabilities. The move would align with similar bans in smaller districts and legislation in Florida to restrict student access to social media due to concerns about mental health risks associated with excessive social media use.
Source: YAHOO