Baltimore City Schools to Enforce New Cell Phone Policy for 2025-26 Year

BALTIMORE — Baltimore City Public Schools has announced a significant shift in its cell phone policy, set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Under the new guidelines, students will be required to turn off their portable electronic devices, including cell phones, and store them securely during school hours.

While students are still permitted to bring their devices to school, they must ensure that these devices are powered down and put away throughout the school day.

School officials highlighted that extensive research has shown the benefits of restricting or prohibiting the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices in educational settings. The studies cited have indicated various positive outcomes associated with such limitations.

The Baltimore City Schools will implement these changes on the first day of the upcoming academic year, reinforcing their commitment to creating a focused learning environment.

For more details regarding the new cell phone policy, families and students can visit the official Baltimore City Schools website.

Reported by HarborBeat based on WBFF (source).