It is important that as part of the policy prohibiting cell phones in schools, students are required to turn their phones off and deposit them in a receptacle that blocks any radiofrequency (RF) radiation emissions.
The banning of cell phones in schools brings with it the opportunity to re-evaluate the amount of RF radiation present in schools and take steps to reduce that radiation more generally. RF radiation negatively impacts a growing cohort of children and adults who are particularly sensitive to its effects, with symptoms that Include headaches, fatigue, inability to concentrate, depression, anxiety and cardiac arrhythmia.
Many schools are now addressing the twin issues of screen time addiction and classroom distraction by adopting policies that strictly limit or prohibit the use of cell phones in school at any time. These policies benefit everyone in schools, including students, teachers and staff.
Reducing cell phone use in schools is part of a responsible overall policy to protect the mental and physical health of students.
A recent study by Common Sense Media found that 97% of students use their phones during school hours, connecting to social media apps, video channels, and gaming platforms.
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In another study, the majority of the students surveyed reported that instructors were largely unaware of the extent to which texting, surfing the internet or accessing social media were taking place in the classroom.


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