Virginia Governor Orders Cellphone Restrictions in Public Schools

Executive Order 33 aims to address mental health concerns and improve academic focus by limiting phone use in K-12 classrooms.

Virginia joins several states in restricting cellphone use in schools, citing mental health and academic concerns.
Governor Youngkin's order mandates guidelines for a 'cellphone-free' education environment by January 2025.
The initiative includes potential use of phone pouches or lockers to manage devices during school hours.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for similar measures nationwide, linking social media use to youth mental health issues.
Local school districts will develop and implement specific policies based on state guidelines.