Another district bans cellphones as Healey announces $1 million in phone-free school grants
Massachusetts schools can now apply for $1 million in cell phone-free schools grants, Gov. Maura Healey announced in a releaselast week.
While no state-wide ban has been instituted in Massachusetts, a growing number of school administrators have taken it upon themselves to institute cell-phone bans, and now they can get state support.
The grant will help schools reduce student cellphone use, providing funding for schools to develop cellphone policies, train staff, and purchase needed equipment, including phone pouches. Schools and districts must submit their applications for the grant by Oct. 21.
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