District 60 Board Weighs June 23 Phone Policy Shift as Nearby Districts Keep Full Bans
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Updated · KKTV · Jun 13
District 60 Board Weighs June 23 Phone Policy Shift as Nearby Districts Keep Full Bans
1 articles · Updated · KKTV · Jun 13
Summary
June 23 is set for a second reading and possible vote on a District 60 proposal that would let students keep phones on during passing periods, lunch, and the start and end of the school day.
The change follows a year of community surveys and study reviews by a task force, while the current rule requires phones to stay off inside schools and on buses except in limited situations.
Parents and advocacy groups remain split: some want direct access in emergencies, while others argue phones cut classroom focus and in-person social interaction even outside instruction time.
District 60's debate stands out because Denver Public Schools, District 11 and District 20 are maintaining stricter phone limits, including full bell-to-bell bans in some schools.