Indiana Schools Enforce July 1 Bell-to-Bell Device Ban on Students as Districts Rework Classroom Tech
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Updated · InkFreeNews.com · May 26
Indiana Schools Enforce July 1 Bell-to-Bell Device Ban on Students as Districts Rework Classroom Tech
3 articles · Updated · InkFreeNews.com · May 26
Summary
July 1 marks the start of Indiana’s bell-to-bell ban on student wireless devices, requiring schools to block access to non-school-sanctioned phones, tablets, laptops, gaming devices and smartwatches during the school day.
The law lets districts choose either a “no device” policy or a storage rule that requires devices to be powered off, put away and inaccessible, aiming to curb distraction, bullying and social-media use.
Warsaw, Whitko and Triton officials said they will comply while still using approved classroom technology selectively for instruction, collaboration and student accommodations such as speech-to-text support.
District leaders said the shift reflects broader concern that technology has become overused in schools and at home, with some citing mental-health risks and arguing digital tools should enhance teaching rather than replace it.