Virginia Department of Education to seek input in Virginia Beach on classroom cellphone ban

Nour Habib, The Virginian-Pilot
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The Virginia Department of Education is hosting a “Commonwealth Conversations” meeting in Virginia Beach on Monday for parents, educators and community members to share thoughts on the best way to implement Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new order regarding “cellphone-free education” in Virginia schools.

Earlier this month, Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 with cellphone restrictions to promote the health and safety of students. The order directs the VDOE to guide school boards on cellphone-free education policies and procedures. Boards must implement the new policies by the end of the year.

The VDOE has scheduled several meetings throughout the state. The local meeting will be held 4:30-6 p.m. Monday at Tallwood High School at 1668 Kempsville Road.

To register to attend, or to share feedback online, visit www.doe.virginia.gov/cell-phone-free-education.

Nour Habib, nour.habib@virginiamedia.com