The measure, Assembly Bill 3216, received overwhelming bipartisan support and will now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who called for a statewide ban on smartphones in schools earlier this summer.
Folsom Republican Josh Hoover stated, 'It's going to mean a lot for our students and our kids,' highlighting the potential positive impact of limiting smartphone use in educational settings.
Opponents like Sen. Angelique Ashby express concerns regarding student safety, stating, 'I don't think kids should be on their phone in class and distracted, but a bill that could potentially give districts permission to ban kids from bringing their smartphones to school gives me pause.'
The California School Boards Association opposed the measure, arguing it strips authority from districts to make decisions best for their schools, while the California Teachers Association supported it citing significant distractions caused by phones.
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