DPS Board unanimously approves bell-to-bell cellphone ban and Safe Zones policy

1 articles · Updated · denvergazette.com · Apr 24

The Denver Public Schools Board voted unanimously to ban student cellphones during all school hours and to bar federal immigration agents from school property without a judicial warrant.
The cellphone ban, supported by a community committee, prohibits smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds, and non-issued devices, with secure storage recommended; implementation costs remain unknown.
The Safe Zones policy also prevents school staff from sharing information with federal agents, aligning with Fourth Amendment protections, and Superintendent Alex Marrero pledged immediate implementation.

What are the legal risks for schools that restrict federal agents from their campuses?

With phones banned, how will schools manage emergency communication between parents and students?

Can a district-wide phone ban actually improve student grades and mental health outcomes?

How will teachers handle the daily challenge of enforcing a 'bell-to-bell' phone ban?

How will Denver's 'Safe Zones' stand against renewed federal immigration enforcement?