Oklahoma lawmakers scheduled a two-day interim study this week covering the negative effects of cellphones on children and young adults, particularly in schools. (Getty Images) (This image cannot be republished without a Getty subscription.)
OKLAHOMA CITY — A statewide restriction on cellphones in schools appears to be under significant consideration in the Oklahoma Legislature, as lawmakers dedicated hours this week to studying negative effects of digital media on children and teenagers.
The Senate Education Committee listened to the first day of a two-day interim study on Tuesday, featuring Oklahoma educators as well as experts in psychology and neuroscience…