California's Phone-Free Schools Act aims to limit smartphone use in public schools, reflecting growing concerns about how technology affects teenage mental health and student success.
Democratic Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi emphasized that the legislation is not just about regulation, but about supporting student success and protecting teenage mental health through smartphone restrictions.
Governor Gavin Newsom has been an advocate for cellphone restrictions in schools, pushing for policies that foster a healthier educational environment for students, stressing the urgency in safeguarding mental health.
Bipartisan support for the bill indicates a collective recognition among lawmakers that smartphone use during school hours poses risks to student focus and wellbeing.
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