A recent survey conducted by the William S. Hart Union High School District shows that an overwhelming majority of students are not in favor of cell phone use being restricted for the entire school day, but more would be amenable to a softer ban.
Of the 2,345 students who responded to the question, “Do you think cell phone use should be restricted for the entire school day at the high schools,” 97.4% of them said they did not. But when asked if there should be some restrictions in classrooms, 35.1% of the 2,338 students who responded agreed.
On Wednesday, the Hart district governing board is set to discuss the results of the survey, which was also sent to parents and staff, and how they can be used to help develop a policy restricting cell phone usage during the school day…