Los Angeles school board member Nick Melvoin speaks on June 28, 2024 on his resolution to ban cellphone use by students. At left is board executive officer Michael McLean. (Brian van der Brug ...

The Los Angeles Unified School District’s cellphone ban is now in effect, ... This past June, the LAUSD board ruled to ban students' use of cell phones and other smart devices in a 5-2 vote, ...

The ban is aimed at improving the educational environment by limiting the use of cellphones and social media during school hours. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE ...

Los Angeles policy follows state law for broader ban. The LAUSD Board of Education voted to ban on-campus student phone use back in June, joining a growing number of school boards issuing such ...