California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free School Act into law this week to help prevent distractions in the classroom.
The law means school districts will have a clear campus cell phone policy by July 2026. The goal? Ending digital distractions in class.
Rolling Hills Middle School in Los Gatos already has a policy in place.
Ian Cull provides a closer look in the video above.
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