Limiting student use of cell phones in K-12 classrooms

Senate Bill 672 requires K-12 public school students in West Virginia to store personal cell phones in a secure container (like a lockbox) during instructional time. This applies to all students in public schools (excluding certain charter schools) and directly affects their daily classroom experience. Exceptions include medical needs (e.g., diabetes management), teacher-approved educational use, emergency service roles, IEP requirements, English language learning support, or family communication during class. The bill mandates school boards to adopt clear policies for implementation and parent/student notification.