Experts Fear Kansas School Cellphone Ban Might Be Vaporware

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LOOPHOLES IN KANSAS LEGISLATION BANNING STUDENT CELL PHONES DURING CLASS TIME MIGHT NOT HAVE ANY CONSEQUENCES FOR DISTRICTS THAT DON'T COOPERATE!!!

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Kansas Policy Institute CEO Dave Trabert further commented on the confusing direction provided by USSA:

“The cellphone law exists to remove classroom distractions so that kids can learn. Telling superintendents not to worry about consequences for failing to comply is just another example of state education associations disregarding laws designed to improve student outcomes because compliance is inconvenient for the adults in charge. Most school districts won’t allow school board members to conduct annual needs assessments in schools to identify learning barriers as legally required. And, as noted by state audits, they also decline to spend $550 million in at-risk funding on above-and-beyond services for students at academic risk of failing . . ."

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Education establishment appears eager to water down new cellphone ban in schools - The Sentinel

USSA Executive Director G.A. Buie says superintendents shouldn't worry because there are no consequences for violating the cellphone ban.