Duxbury School Committee Weighs Cell Phone Ban, Faces Potential Loss of Federal Funding

Concerns over cheating and distractions prompt discussion of stricter phone policies, while changes in census data put Title I funding at risk

DUXBURY, MA - May 1 - The Duxbury School Committee is considering implementing a stricter policy on cell phone use in schools, citing concerns about cheating, distractions, and social impacts. The discussion took place during the committee's May 1 meeting, where members and students expressed support for prohibiting phones during class time.

Current poli…