The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education voted to ban smartphones for its 429,000 students to curb distractions and social media's negative impact on learning and mental health.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy supported the move, suggesting warning labels on social media platforms similar to cigarette packages amidst a mental health crisis.
The ban proposal involves exploring storage methods for phones during school hours, exemptions based on age or disabilities, restricting social media access, and addressing various types of devices.
Critics of the ban are concerned about its enforcement, with board members noting challenges in monitoring phone use among students consistently and regulating non-instructional time.
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