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LAUSD to Ban Phones in Classrooms by 2025
Season 2024
Episode 75
LAUSD, the nation's second-largest school district, has approved a ban on phones in classrooms starting January 2025. This decision aligns with a broader trend across California, as lawmakers and schools push for similar restrictions. Governor Gavin Newsom encourages districts to act now, citing the 2019 law empowering them to enforce bans.
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